Lead Clinical Laboratory Technologist

United Digestive•Orange City, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Clinical Laboratory Technologist is responsible for the day-to-day operation of United Digestive’s Orange City stool-testing laboratory, including specimen processing, testing, quality activities, and laboratory maintenance. The position performs gastrointestinal pathogen testing using the BioFire FilmArray Torch and fecal calprotectin and elastase testing using the DiaSorin LIAISON XL. Working independently as the primary on-site laboratory professional, the technologist manages specimens from receipt through testing or referral. This includes applying established payer guidelines to determine which specimens are retained for in-house testing and which are sent to approved third-party laboratories. The role requires autonomy, organization, technical competence, and accountability. The position is located in Orange City, Florida, and requires travel as business needs dictate. Sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment are required. Employment offers are contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screening.

Requirements

Meet CLIA requirements for personnel performing high-complexity testing and all applicable Florida clinical laboratory personnel requirements.
Hold, or be eligible to obtain before independently performing patient testing, the applicable Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist license and required specialty designations.
Have education and laboratory training appropriate for high-complexity clinical laboratory testing.
Have demonstrated clinical laboratory experience, including quality control, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and documentation.
Be able to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain accountability for daily laboratory operations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or another qualifying biological or chemical science.
ASCP certification or a comparable nationally recognized clinical laboratory credential.
Experience with molecular infectious-disease testing and/or BioFire FilmArray/Torch.
Experience with the DiaSorin LIAISON XL, fecal calprotectin, fecal elastase, or other specialty gastrointestinal testing.

Responsibilities

Manage stool specimens from receipt and accessioning through testing, storage, and disposition.
Perform gastrointestinal pathogen testing using the BioFire FilmArray Torch.
Perform fecal calprotectin and elastase testing using the DiaSorin LIAISON XL.
Review results and ensure testing meets established quality and laboratory requirements.
Apply established payer and testing guidelines to determine appropriate specimen routing.
Identify specimens for in-house testing versus referral to approved third-party laboratories.
Prepare, document, and track specimens referred for external testing.
Escalate payer or testing exceptions that fall outside established guidelines.
Perform testing in accordance with CLIA, Florida requirements, manufacturer instructions, and laboratory procedures.
Complete required quality control, maintenance, proficiency testing, and competency activities.
Maintain accurate, complete, and inspection-ready laboratory documentation.
Identify, troubleshoot, document, and escalate quality or compliance concerns as appropriate.
Independently prioritize and manage the laboratory's daily testing workload.
Maintain equipment, reagents, supplies, and appropriate laboratory conditions.
Perform routine instrument maintenance and coordinate troubleshooting or vendor support.
Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient laboratory environment.
Maintain and follow laboratory policies, procedures, logs, and process documentation.
Support validation or verification and implementation of new or modified testing processes.
Participate in quality improvement and corrective action activities.
Maintain continuous operational and regulatory readiness.