Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead

#REF!•Arlington, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead with primary responsibilities over Hematology, Coagulation, and UA. The position involves maintaining a working knowledge of continuous improvement and applying concepts and processes to meet accrediting agency requirements. The lead assists bench technologists with QC and technical problems, reviews and oversees corrective actions for monthly QC, and manages proficiency testing, including distribution, review of results, and corrective actions. They also prepare reports for the Clinical Pathologist, participate in CI and Process Improvement teams, and document reviews for logs, billing, and other areas. Adherence to CAP checklist requirements and periodic review/revision of policies and procedures for compliance are essential. The role also involves facilitating workflow, checking outstanding tests, troubleshooting, and managing supplies. The lead performs tasks to enhance care quality, supports coworkers, and demonstrates cost-effectiveness. Technical knowledge and skills are used daily, including assuming bench duties, evaluating workload, researching new methods, assisting with technical troubleshooting, meeting continuing education requirements, and preparing schedules. Compliance with safety, infection prevention, continuous improvement, and continuing education programs is mandatory, along with adherence to all guidelines, procedures, and policies.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology, Applied Technology, Clinical Lab Science or Chemical, Physical or Biological Science preferred.
Individuals hired as a CLS II prior to January 3, 2010, will be grandfathered to the MLS position with existing education.
degree may be obtained within 3 months of hire is required
Internship in an approved Medical Technology training program is required
2 Years experience in a Medical Laboratory is preferred
Must have Blood Bank Experience
MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist 6 Months is required
MLS(ASCP) - Medical Lab Scientist 6 Months is required
Other AMT, AAB, HHS, NCA, HEW, CLS- CA, FL, NY state license, Philippine Board of Technical Technology 6 Months is required
M(ASCP) - Microbiology if working in Microbiology 6 Months is required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology, Applied Technology, Clinical Lab Science or Chemical, Physical or Biological Science preferred.
2 Years experience in a Medical Laboratory is preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains a working knowledge of continuous improvement and applies concepts and processes to the satisfaction of all accrediting agency requirements for the section.
Assists bench technologist in solving QC and technical problems.
Reviews, evaluates and oversees corrective action for monthly QC.
Proficiency testing: Oversees distribution, reviews returned results, completes corrective action as needed.
Prepares reports for Clinical Pathologist as needed.
Participates on CI and Process Improvement teams.
Documents review for selected result and/or maintenance logs, billing programs, etc.
Adheres to CAP checklist requirements.
Performs ongoing and periodic review of policies and procedures as defined by the Laboratory regulatory agency and revises as needed for compliance.
Participates in yearly CAP checklist (interim and 2 year).
Delegate proficiency testing and review results if required by entity.
Facilitates workflow process.
Checks outstanding tests list in a timely manner.
Troubleshoots and follows through on outstanding tests which appear to have not been collected/received when expected.
Knows and uses computer downtime procedures as needed when computer is not available.
Gives proper notification when supplies need to be ordered.
Utilizes time between testing to accomplish other needed tasks (evaluation of kits, preparing controls, supply management, housekeeping duties, etc.).
Performs tasks in a manner that enhances the quality of care.
Helps other hospital and laboratory coworkers to provide timely patient care.
Demonstrates active cost effectiveness.
Maintains technical knowledge and uses technical skills to participate in daily operation of the section including:
Assumes bench duties as scheduled.
Evaluates workload and assists as needed.
Research new methods and systems.
Assists in technical troubleshooting.
Meets continuing education requirements.
Prepares and/or assists in bench, daily, weekend and holiday schedules.
Makes adjustments for workload, maintenance and unscheduled workflow problems.
Maintains all requirements for MLS job code.
Complies with safety, infection prevention, continuous improvement and continuing education programs.
Adheres to section, laboratory, hospital and system guidelines, procedures and policies.
Models compliance behavior in all regulatory requirements.
Provides documentation for annual review.
Maintains HIPAA requirements at all times.