Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) Lead

Conifer Health Solutions•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Under the direction of the Medical Directors and management staff, the Medical Lab Scientist Lead provides advanced clinical laboratory specimen testing, including phlebotomy, for patients from neonates to geriatric patients while ensuring patient safety. The role performs advanced responsibilities as required, completes established position competencies within the designated introductory period, and carries out other related duties as assigned. The Lead oversees assigned laboratory section(s), provides direction to other laboratory staff, and may work across multiple departments, sections, or facilities within a market. Advanced duties include equipment validation and implementation, employee training and competency assessment, regulatory compliance, accreditation responsibilities, point-of-care testing, quality assurance and control, and instrument maintenance. The position may also serve as point-of-care coordinator for non-laboratory tests and assist with research and development projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an approved college or university, graduation from an accredited school of medical technology, or an equivalent qualification such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489.
At least 3 years of experience as a medical technologist in an acute care facility, demonstrating 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, where required.
Must meet the stated CLIA criteria for high-complexity testing.

Responsibilities

Processes and tests blood and other body-fluid specimens for the clinical laboratory.
Reviews test results and applies the appropriate clinical interpretation.
Reports laboratory results accurately and promptly, including through a laboratory information system.
Operates, maintains, and performs advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instruments and equipment.
Performs venous and capillary phlebotomy and ensures specimen integrity as necessary.
Performs basic clerical functions.
Writes procedures and assists with developing department policies.
Provides direction to laboratory staff, including Medical Technicians, Medical Lab Scientist I and II, phlebotomists, and other laboratory personnel.
Oversees assigned laboratory section(s).
Performs equipment validation and implementation, employee training and competency assessment, regulatory compliance, accreditation-related responsibilities, point-of-care testing, quality assurance and control, and instrument maintenance.
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 and addresses patient population-specific needs.
Participates in Performance Improvement activities.