Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) Lead

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Medical Lab Scientist Lead works under the direction of the Medical Directors and management staff to provide laboratory specimen testing, including phlebotomy, for patients from neonates to geriatric patients while ensuring patient safety. The role performs advanced laboratory responsibilities and completes established competencies within the designated introductory period. The employee may also perform other related duties as assigned.

The Lead processes and tests blood and other body fluid specimens, reviews and clinically interprets results, and reports results accurately and responsively using a laboratory information system. The position operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and equipment; performs venous and capillary phlebotomy; and helps ensure specimen integrity. It also provides direction to laboratory personnel, oversees assigned laboratory sections, supports employee training and competency assessment, and contributes to policies, procedures, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement. Work may span multiple departments, sections, or facilities within a market as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an approved college or university and/or graduation from an accredited school of medical technology, or an equivalent qualification such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489. The posting also recognizes qualifying personnel who, before February 28, 1992, achieved a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination at the Medical Technologist level.
• At least 3 years as a medical technologist in an acute care facility, with demonstrated increasing responsibilities.
• Registration with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT, or CSMLS) within 12 months of hire.
• For non-US-trained personnel, equivalency evaluation by ECE, NACES, or AICE must be completed within 30 days of hire.
• State licensure, as required.

Responsibilities

• Processes and tests blood and other body fluid specimens for the clinical laboratory.
• Reviews test results and applies the correct clinical interpretation of the data.
• Reports laboratory results accurately and responsively, including through a laboratory information system.
• Operates, maintains, and performs advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Performs venous and capillary phlebotomy and ensures specimen integrity as necessary.
• Performs basic clerical functions.
• Writes procedures and assists in developing department policies.
• Provides direction to other laboratory staff, including Medical Technicians, Medical Lab Scientist I and II, phlebotomists, and other laboratory personnel.
• Performs advanced responsibilities, including equipment validation and implementation; employee training and competency assessment; regulatory compliance; accreditation responsibilities; point-of-care testing; quality assurance and control; and instrument maintenance.
• Oversees assigned laboratory sections.
• Provides input on staff evaluations as requested.
• Maintains complete and up-to-date procedure manuals.
• Works in multiple departments, sections, or facilities within a market as requested.
• Serves as point-of-care coordinator for non-laboratory tests as requested.
• Assists with research and development projects as required.
• Trains employees and students.
• Relays orders, takes inventory, and stocks supplies.
• Uses resources efficiently and effectively.
• Maintains a safe environment.
• Addresses patient population-specific needs.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts
• Healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior