Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory, Corrective Action, Detail Oriented, Documentation, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Laboratory, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Systems, Maintain Compliance, OSHA, Operations, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Quality Control, Record Keeping, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimens/Samples, Staff Requirements, Staff Training, Team Player, Test Requirements, Testing
Job Summary
The Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead is responsible for overseeing daily chemistry laboratory operations including specimen processing, high-complexity testing, quality control, and accurate reporting of patient results. This position ensures compliance with CLIA, OSHA, and HIPAA standards and supports laboratory staff training and workflow efficiency.
This position performs OSHA Category I duties involving exposure to blood and body fluids.
Responsibilities
- Perform testing authorized by the Medical Laboratory Director
- Process specimens and report accurate patient results
- Follow laboratory policies for specimen handling, testing, and documentation
- Perform and document Quality Control, calibrations, and proficiency testing
- Maintain laboratory instrumentation and required maintenance records
- Identify testing issues and implement corrective actions
- Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA, and Universal Precautions
- Utilize Laboratory Information System (LIS) effectively
- Train and support laboratory assistants as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field required
- Meets CLIA High Complexity Testing Personnel requirements
- Experience operating clinical laboratory analyzers
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment
Physical Requirements
- Standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting as required
- Exposure to blood and body fluids (OSHA Category I)
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Paid time off, Sick time and holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life Insurance
- Continuing education opportunities
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Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to join a collaborative laboratory team focused on quality patient care.