Med Tech Section Leader | 2nd Chemistry Lead/Phlebotomy

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital•Lake Charles, LA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Section Leader directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in performing tests in Hematology, Chemistry, Send outs, Blood Bank and Microbiology. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university OR Associates Degree plus 4 years experience required.
Associate’s degree is acceptable for Moderately Complex sections only.
Successful completion of a one-year internship in medical technology.
Active CLS License from LSBME.
One year experience required.

Nice To Haves

Preferred four years of clinical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Ensures staff has knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to complete job responsibilities.
Evaluates staff for competency.
Schedules staff ensuring adequate coverage.
Monitors equipment maintenance, including service contracts to ensure routine and preventative maintenance is done according to schedule.
Assists Laboratory Director in maintaining 100% productivity.
Controls overtime in section.
Controls cost as related to section needs.
Assists Laboratory Director in maintaining budgets.
Participates in CAP proficiency testing program and attains acceptable proficiency results.
Participates in various hospital committees.
Reviews test results to ensure quality control.
Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies.
Coordinates and conducts education and training programs for medical technology students and personnel.
Assists in purchases of laboratory equipment and supplies; maintains complete inventory and records of supplies used in section.
Assigns workers to duties and oversees performance of tests in fields of microbiology, chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology and immunohematology.