Laboratory Lead Scientist

4 weeks ago


Hammond, Louisiana, United States North Oaks Medical Center Full time
Job Summary

In collaboration with and under direction of the Section Supervisors and the Clinical Lab Supervisor, ensures work quality and efficient, effective workflow on a day-to-day basis to ensure accurate and timely result reporting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Ensures preventative and corrective maintenance is performed and documented on department analyzers and equipment according to policy and procedures.
  • Coordinates service calls for troubleshooting/repair.
  • Facilitates new instrument/equipment implementations collaborating with the Section Supervisors, Clinical Lab Supervisor, Clinical Lab Manager, other hospital department representatives, and outside vendor representatives, as needed.
  • Monitors and participates in maintaining adequate section inventory.
  • Participates in managing inventory to ensure an adequate supply to meet testing needs.
  • Assists Section Supervisor with purchases.
  • Assists in selection, orientation and training, competency assessment, and assignment of section staff.
  • Assists with the planning, developing, coordinating, and monitoring of any section-specific training program for staff.
  • Assists with in-service education for staff, as needed.
  • Identifies need for performance-related corrective actions.
  • Assists supervisor in implementing and maintaining performance improvement within assigned laboratory section.
  • Participates in studying, refining and modifying established techniques to produce accurate analysis.
  • Assists supervisor to identify, investigate, monitor and follow-up on section/department related inquiries/complaints as required or assigned.
  • Participates in activities designed to assure section performance is in full compliance at all times (inspection-ready) with federal CLIA regulations, state regulations, and national accrediting agency requirements (e.g., AABB, CAP, The Joint Commission).
  • Identifies processes requiring review.
  • Monitors and/or follows-up on section-related events not meeting standards, inquiries, and/or complaints, as assigned.
  • Ensures continuity of section/department operations by assuming backup responsibilities as assigned.
  • May assume the responsibilities of a Section Supervisor at the direction of a Manager or the Director.
  • Performs technical duties as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I/II as needed to support workflow efficiency and patient care.
  • Maintains appropriate working knowledge of hospital/department computer software and other digital systems, including computer downtime operations.
  • Attends and participates in meetings (administrative, departmental, section, in-service, etc.) as necessary.
  • Represents the department at conferences and working committees, as directed.
  • Provides input to Section Supervisor for staff meeting agenda items.
  • Ensures own professional growth and development through literature review, seminars, conferences and professional affiliations.
  • Assists in all aspects of emergency response.
  • May be required to work other shifts, weekends and holidays as assigned.


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