Point of Care Laboratory Team Lead

Labcorp•Mequon, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

LabCorp is seeking a Point of Care Laboratory Team Leader to join their team at Ascension Columbia St Mary’s Hospital Ozaukee campus in Mequon, Wisconsin. This role will assist the supervisor with the day-to-day operations of the Point of Care departments across various Ascension Medical Group sites in the northern Milwaukee area. The position involves partnering with clinicians and associates to ensure best practices for waived and non-waived point of care testing, monitoring quality and safety, and overseeing training and competency assessments. The Team Leader will also monitor proficiency testing, implement new test methods, manage quality control, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation, and report accurate test results to ensure quality patient care. Site visits to AMG clinics may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology
2 or more years of experience performing waived and non-waived testing in a medical laboratory setting
Non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may meet education requirements
Familiarity with laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
High level of attention to detail with strong organizational and prioritization skills
Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to make decisions in a fast paced environment
Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position
Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of point of care (POC) testing
3 or more years of experience as a clinical lab technician or technologist
1 or more years of leadership experience

Responsibilities

Assist the supervisor with the day to day operations of the Point of Care departments throughout our Ascension Medical Group sites across the northern Milwaukee area
Assist with the training of new hires and the development of current employees
Partner with clinicians, leaders, and associates to ensure best practices are being followed for waived and non-waived point of care testing
Ensure quality and safety practices are implemented and followed at each location
Monitor training and competency assessment of associates performing waived and non-waived Point of Care testing
Monitor proficiency waived and non-waived testing performance and results
Implement new waived and non-waived point of care test methods
Monitor quality control for waived and non-waived point of care testing
Monitor, operate and troubleshooting instrumentation to ensure proper functionality
Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care
Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
Perform site visits to AMG clinics across the Milwaukee area when needed