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

FULL-TIME DAYS

The Medical Lab Scientist Lead 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

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489. Personnel who, prior to 2/28/92 have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination. The above meets required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489, Jan. 24, 2003).

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 3 years as a medical technologist in acute care facility with demonstration of increasing responsibilities

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Registered with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS within 12 months of hire). Equivalency evaluation by ECE, NACES or AICE for non-US trained personnel must be completed within 30 days of hire. Licensure, as required by State. Once certified, no annual renewals are required.

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