Lead Medical Laboratory Technician

Poarch Band of Creek Indians•Atmore, AL

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About The Position

The Lead Medical Laboratory Technician oversees day-to-day operations, staff performance, and regulatory compliance in a medical testing environment. The role includes leadership and hands-on laboratory testing, ensuring quality, accuracy, timely results, and patient safety. The position supports the Poarch Creek Indians’ mission and values of Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty. Duties may include other responsibilities assigned to meet program and departmental objectives. This is a regular full-time position with supervisory responsibilities. The employee must be able to work irregular hours as needed and travel for required training, leadership development, and other events.

Requirements

One of the following qualification pathways: a bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related chemical or biological science, with three years of clinical laboratory testing experience and prior lead or supervisory experience; an associate degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related sciences with Board of Registry Certification, three years of laboratory experience, and lead or supervisory experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent, successful completion of an official U.S. Military Medical Laboratory Procedures Course lasting at least 50 weeks, and four years in the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician), with lead or supervisory experience.
ASCP certification (MLS/MLT), AMT certification, or certification from another recognized certifying organization.
Ability to work odd and irregular hours as needed.
Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
Ability to perform the position’s duties and responsibilities adequately and successfully.
Conduct annual competency assessments for personnel performing CLIA-waived testing.
Maintain absolute confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA guidelines and the Privacy Act.
Knowledge of and ability to efficiently set up and operate laboratory instruments.
Working knowledge of computers and electronic health records, including use of Windows and software such as Microsoft Office.
Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Organization and strong attention to detail.
Skill in operating standard office machinery, including a calculator, copier, and facsimile equipment.
Ability to work in a high-performance, fast-paced, high-pressure environment, both independently and as part of a team.
Exceptional verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to relate well to people from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to assemble a high-performing team and manage across peer groups through relationships and positivity.
Proactively seek to understand and improve processes, practices, and policies; take accountability for performance and results.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily laboratory operations, staffing schedules, workflow, and timely test results.
Supervise, hire, train, evaluate, and mentor laboratory staff.
Ensure compliance with CLIA, Health Department policies, quality standards, and patient safety requirements.
Perform and oversee clinical testing in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, immunology, and CLIA-waived testing.
Monitor quality control, calibrate and maintain instruments, troubleshoot technical issues, and resolve testing discrepancies.
Oversee specimen processing and send-out testing, ensuring proper handling, tracking, and timely results.
Interpret test results, identify critical values, and promptly communicate findings to healthcare providers.
Manage laboratory supplies, inventory, budgets, and equipment maintenance.
Develop and update laboratory policies, procedures, and personnel competency assessments.
Maintain proficiency in laboratory testing and perform hands-on duties as needed.
Promote teamwork, staff development, and collaboration across departments.
Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate person.