Lead MLTMLS

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Night Shift position located at St Francis

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Lead Medical Lab Scientist assists physicians and other specialists by performing all aspects of testing on blood tissue and other bodily fluids the results of which can then be used to diagnose and treat patients. In addition the Lead Medical Lab Scientist participates and assumes responsibility for the daily operations of their section and laboratory.

Essential Job Functions
Reports quality patient results in a timely manner from section of responsibility.
Responsible for achieving desired fiscal performance.
Stays current in laboratory theory and techniques.
Maintains regulatory compliance of their lab section.
Responsible for quality control proficiency testing instrument maintenance staff competency.
Prepares section schedules.
Provides recommendations for process improvement.
Oversees training and orientation of personnel.
Performs routine moderate and highly complex laboratory diagnostic tests.
Confirms test results and provides the physician with data necessary to determine the presence extent cause and treatment of disease.
Follows quality control programs assuring the accuracy and reliability of test results.
Monitors maintains and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and equipment.
Assists with training of new employees and students in the use of lab equipment and testing procedures.
Performs computer function on both Lab Information Systems (LIS) and Hospital Information Systems (HIS).
Participates in continuing education in respective areas of expertise.
Performs records and evaluates Quality Control
Assists with inventory control and maintaining supply levels for the department.
Maintains compliance of their section with all appropriate agencies (CAP TJC OSHA CLIA.
Completes schedules for department and updates time/schedule as necessary for daily operations.
Responsible for achieving desired fiscal performance.
Submits and reviews The College of American Pathologists (CAP) proficiency testing.
Assumes managers duties and responsibilities in their absence.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification
MLS Medical Lab Scientist Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required)

Education
Bachelors Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Laboratory Science/Biomedical Science/Biology/Biochemistry
through a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved program (required)

20 years of Lab experience would be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree

Work Experience
2 years of clinical lab experience (required)
5 years of clinical lab experience (preferred)

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .