Team Leader (Chemistry-Hematology)

Job Title: Team Leader (Chemistry-Hematology)
Location (On-site Remote or Hybrid): Charlotte NC (onsite)
Contract Duration: Direct Hire
Working hours: Monday-Friday 1530 - 0000 (Midnight)

Major Responsibilities:

• Acts as a resource and role model to employees which includes training/orienting and providing day-to-day work direction.
• Assigns monitors and reviews progress and accuracy of work monitors productivity maintains appropriate staffing levels directs efforts and provides guidance on more complex issues.
• Assists with human resource responsibilities which may include interviewing and selection of new employees staff development resolution of employee concerns and employee morale.
• Assists in interpreting department policies and procedures and advises and updates staff on procedural changes.
• Performs all duties of the technical and/or support staff.
• ensures the implementation and maintenance of quality efficiency and safety in the section by meeting all accreditation standards (CAP AABB TJC etc) on a continual basis.
• Demonstrates initiative in tracking and resolving problems and continually checks the accuracy of processes test methods instruments in the section including the review of results and clerical errors before they are reported to the medical record.
• Assigns work for section and assists in workload evaluations as needed delegating authority and responsibility as appropriate to ensures that work assigned to members of the section is completed and reported in a timely manner.
• Participates in writing/reviewing policies and procedures.
• Serves as staff resource regarding technical and/or administrative policies and procedures.
• Participates in policy/procedure review process.
• Documents all appropriate information for quality assurance/improvement according to established protocol. Utilizes laboratory information systems appropriately.
• Ascertains that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing.
• Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
• Provides general direction and technical assistance to Medical Laboratory Technicians/Technologist and support staff.
• Assists in the development of education and training protocols; instructs students residents and new caregivers as assigned.
• Assists in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures policies and processes. Ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards.
• Maintains constructive and effective communication to enhance department performance.
• Supports change efforts within the organization and contribute to their successful implementation.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities Required:

• Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include alternate site assignment.
• Maintains patient confidentiality in and out of the workplace.
• Demonstrates a willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include alternate site assignment. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
• Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. Will occasionally be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit stand and walk for the majority of the workday.
• May be exposed to mechanical electrical chemical explosive radioactive and/or infectious agents.
• Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids.
• Must wear appropriate lab coat gloves gowns and eye and face protection as needed.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology or related field.

Licensure Registration and/or Certification Required:

• Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC)
• Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Medical Technologists (AMT).

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 2 years of experience in a laboratory related position.