Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) Site Lead

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Assistant Site Lead is responsible for patient care, specimen processing, technical and procedural operations, and laboratory analyses. The role serves as a primary contact for patient and customer concerns, takes immediate action when needed, and communicates follow-up to other team members. The position supports daily laboratory operations, including researching, developing, and implementing procedures and instrumentation; performing quality control and quality improvement; completing regulatory compliance tasks; maintaining supply inventory; and coordinating employee schedules, training, and orientation. The role maintains knowledge of laboratory techniques, procedures, and protocols, reviews procedures as required, follows applicable laws and regulations, and helps maintain a safe work environment. It requires appropriate use of personal protective equipment, prompt reporting of spills and hazards, and adherence to patient-information disclosure guidelines. In non-waived testing areas, the role serves as the CLIA General Supervisor for High Complexity testing and Technical Consultant for Moderate Complexity testing. The duties listed describe the general nature and level of work and are not exhaustive.

Requirements

For testing areas: an associate’s degree in medical laboratory technology, medical laboratory science, or clinical laboratory science; or a bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; or bachelor’s-degree-equivalent education as defined in 42 CFR 493.1489(b)(3)(ii).
For non-testing areas: an associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
Effective organizational and communication skills.
Strong computer skills to produce reports and graphs as needed.
Demonstrated discipline-specific technical skills.
Ability to promote a team environment and maintain a cooperative and supportive atmosphere.
For testing areas with an associate’s degree: more than 4 years of experience in a designated testing specialty in a CLIA laboratory.
For testing areas with a bachelor’s degree: more than 2 years of experience in a designated testing specialty in a CLIA laboratory.

Nice To Haves

American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification.
For non-testing areas: two years of experience in a similar laboratory.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care and process specimens.
Perform technical and procedural operations and laboratory analyses.
Serve as a primary contact for patient and customer concerns, take immediate action when needed, and communicate follow-up to team members.
Research, develop, and implement new or improved procedures and instrumentation.
Perform quality control, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance tasks.
Maintain appropriate supply inventory and support daily laboratory operations.
Coordinate employee schedules, training, and orientation.
Demonstrate knowledge of and uphold applicable laws and regulations.
Maintain knowledge of laboratory techniques, procedures, and protocols, and review procedures as required.
Maintain a safe environment, wear designated personal protective equipment, and promptly report spills and hazardous situations.
Follow established guidelines for disclosure of patient information.
In non-waived testing areas, fulfill the CLIA General Supervisor role for High Complexity testing and Technical Consultant role for Moderate Complexity testing.