Lead - Medical Lab Scientist
Westover Hills Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
5x8 hrs

Full Time Nights

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Medical Directors and management staff, provides state of the art laboratory specimen testing, including phlebotomy, from neonates to geriatric patients ensuring patient safety. Performs advanced responsibilities as required. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

General Functions: 

• Processes and tests blood and other body fluid specimens for the clinical laboratory 
• Reviews test results and applies the correct clinical interpretation of that data 
• Reports lab results accurately and responsively, to include use of a laboratory information system 
• Performs operation, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment 
• Performs venous and capillary phlebotomy and ensures specimen integrity as necessary. 
• Performs basic clerical functions 
• Writes procedures and assist in the development of department policies 
• Provides direction to other laboratory staff that may include the Medical Technicians, Medical Lab Scientist I and II, Phlebotomists and other laboratory personnel 
• Advanced responsibilities include, but not limited to, equipment validation and implementation; employee training and competency assessment; achieving ongoing regulatory compliance, responsibilities for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other accrediting agencies, point of care testing, quality assurance, quality control and instrument maintenance. 
• Oversees assigned laboratory section(s). 
• Provides input on staff evaluations as requested. 
• Maintains complete and up to date procedure manuals. 
• Will work in multiple departments/sections or multiple facilities within a market, as requested. 
• Will serve as point of care coordinator for non-laboratory tests, as requested 
• Assists with R&D projects as required 
• Trains employees and students 
• Relays orders, take inventory and stocks supplies 
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively 
• Maintains safe environment 
• Addresses patient population-specific needs 
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities