Medical Laboratory Scientist - Lead - Blood Bank - AAMC

Luminis Health • Annapolis, MD

12d • $43 - $48

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist - Lead provides information for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses. The role oversees daily workload and work assignments to support turnaround-time and productivity goals, communicates policies and directives, and serves as a positive link between management and staff. The position also supports process improvement, safe and cooperative workflows, inventory management, and the training and mentoring of staff and students.

The role performs clinical laboratory testing in applicable disciplines, prepares and documents findings in the laboratory information system, communicates abnormal patient conditions, operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation, and performs quality-control and troubleshooting activities. The employee participates in quality programs, external proficiency testing, and continuing education. Employees in this position may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with coursework sufficient to meet ASCP certification requirements as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, Specialist, or HEW (MT).
• Hold one of the following credentials: MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), categorical or specialist (ASCP), MT(HEW), or MT(AMT).
• Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of personalities inside and outside the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience working as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in an acute care facility.
• One year of experience leading or supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Promote process improvement, develop innovative ideas, take ownership of outcomes, and identify work-related tasks during low census.
• Oversee daily workload by setting work pace and coordinating assignments, downtime activities, meal breaks, shift transitions, schedules, and huddles to meet turnaround-time and productivity goals.
• Assist the manager in communicating policies and directives and serve as a positive bridge between management and staff.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Support inter- and intradepartmental workflow by fostering cooperation and effective handoffs.
• Maintain laboratory supply inventory, anticipate supply needs, place and expedite orders, verify receipts, and conserve laboratory resources.
• Answer questions and requests for clinical laboratory information and interpret test results.
• Participate in training new staff and students as a mentor or technical resource.
• Perform applicable clinical laboratory tests, including hematology, immunohematology, chemistry, bacteriology, mycology, serology, parasitology, endocrinology, general immunology, and urinalysis.
• Perform work according to established productivity guidelines while minimizing errors.
• Prepare reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Document information appropriately in the laboratory information system, including critical values and communications.
• Identify and communicate abnormal patient conditions to supervisory personnel, the pathologist, the patient's physician, or nurse, and report mandated information to public health or other designated officials.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot problems to the extent of ability.
• Participate in the laboratory quality plan or program, including investigative reports and notification of delays.
• Perform and document daily quality controls for each laboratory procedure and follow up on issues through troubleshooting.
• Participate in external proficiency testing and continuing education to maintain licensure and stay updated on changes in the clinical laboratory field.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan, with employer match for employees who work more than 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition assistance benefits.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Paid holidays, disability, and life/AD&D coverage for full-time employees.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

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