Role Overview: This position requires advanced technical knowledge and application in laboratory testing, focusing on clinical relevance and complex problem-solving. It serves as a key resource within the department, ensuring compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards such as CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, and OSHA.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform all duties of Medical Laboratory Technologist/MLS at a high competency level, overseeing workflow and operational leadership during shifts.
- Review quality control and assurance procedures, maintain documentation, and implement continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Monitor department performance, identify improvement opportunities, assist in cost analysis, and manage inventory issues.
- Participate in personnel oversight, including hiring, training, coaching, and competency assessments. Lead or contribute to departmental projects.
- Act as a communication liaison for on-site and system-wide issues, fostering teamwork, customer service, and a learning environment through coaching and mentoring.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Associate degree in medical laboratory technology or equivalent with four years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological sciences with two years of relevant experience.
- Certification (MLS or categorical) for certain disciplines; foreign candidates require credential evaluation.
- Experience in nonwaived testing, with additional experience or education preferred.
Additional Information: The role emphasizes quality assurance, regulatory compliance, teamwork, leadership, and continuous improvement in a laboratory setting.