Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist

4 days ago

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC Full time

Job Summary:

The Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist plays a vital role in the laboratory by assisting the Laboratory Supervisor in monitoring the work of technical and ancillary employees. This position is responsible for test development, gathering data for management reports, and performing the duties of a Medical Technologist, including routine and advanced testing.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assumes supervisory duties and performs in-charge duties as needed.
  • Evaluates problems in the absence of the Supervisor and solves those that are possible.
  • Communicates problems with the Laboratory Supervisor, Manager, or Director as appropriate.
  • Participates in administrative call rotations with other supervisory staff.
  • Assists supervisory personnel in observing and documenting laboratory staff competency.
  • Completes all assigned duties within the required time frame.
  • Ensures instrument maintenance and function checks are performed and documented accurately.
  • Troubleshoots instrument malfunctions and informs the Laboratory Supervisor, Manager, or Director of problems.
  • Reviews QC logs and documents errors, omissions, or discrepancies.
  • Compiles QA data and prepares reports as directed.
  • Monitors proficiency testing activity and assists the Director with evaluation of results and documentation of responses.
  • Assists with staff scheduling as directed.
  • Maintains confidentiality and interacts professionally with other departments.
  • Represents the Laboratory on Hospital committees as needed.
  • Adheres to abnormal and/or critical results reporting policy and turn-around-time policy.
  • Participates in and monitors quality assurance indicators.
  • Adheres to personal appearance standards and displays hospital ID badge.
  • Complies with attendance and tardiness policy.
  • Helps to monitor subordinate attendance and tardiness.
  • Adheres to the compliance policy and serves as a resource for subordinate questions.
  • Adheres to all safety policies as outlined in the Laboratory Safety Manual.
  • Demonstrates awareness of appropriate inventory levels and takes action to prevent supply shortages or overages.
  • Performs purchasing of supplies in the absence of the Laboratory Supervisor or Manager as directed.
  • Masters new procedures within established time frames.
  • Demonstrates awareness of changes in procedures and protocols.
  • Performs orientation and training assignments in an organized, thorough manner.
  • Serves as a resource to other employees by sharing knowledge of procedures or testing outcomes.
  • Develops, performs, and/or evaluates special projects.
  • Performs test evaluations and validations of new procedures and/or reagent systems.
  • Formulates, authors, and/or revises procedures according to CLSI guidelines.
  • Prepares and delivers student lectures and bench instruction where relevant.

Requirements:

  • MS Degree - MLS
  • Three years experience as a Medical Technologist required, including two year's experience in the host laboratory preferred.
  • One years experience in Histocompatibility in an ASHI accredited laboratory required (only for Tissue Typing Laboratory).
  • For NY locations/laboratories holding NY state licensures: Six years clinical lab experience required. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: ASCP or equivalent certification in medical technology (MT) or categorical certification preferred. Certification as a Histocompatibility Technologist (CHT) by the American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ABHI) required (only for Tissue Typing Laboratory). New York license required for NY locations.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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