Clinical Laboratory Lead

4 days ago


Dover, Delaware, United States Bayhealth Full time

Job Summary:

The Clinical Laboratory Lead is responsible for ensuring the proper day-to-day operations of the laboratory discipline(s) and serving as a resource person for problem-solving. This role assists the Laboratory Section Supervisor and/or Laboratory Manager in the operational and/or technical management of assigned section(s).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assists the Laboratory Section Supervisor and/or Laboratory Manager in the operational and/or technical management of assigned section(s)
  • Ensures proper day-to-day operations of the laboratory discipline(s)
  • Serves as a resource person for problem-solving
  • Responds to changes in workload as necessary, and leads adjustments in work assignments in real-time fashion in the absence of the supervisor
  • Accountable for ensuring that appropriate and timely specimen handling, delivery, specimen testing, results reporting, and customer service are provided in an efficient and cost-effective manner in accordance with laboratory and hospital policies and procedures
  • Works independently in cooperation with the Laboratory Section Supervisor or Laboratory Manager and/or Out Patient Service Center Manager (if applicable)
  • Performs proficiency testing with thorough and timely documentation
  • Calls all critical/significant values as soon as available and documents action per protocol
  • Performs tasks of Medical Laboratory Scientist as needed during periods of peak workload and in the absence of staff members
  • Takes inventory of section and orders section supplies to ensure an adequate stock is available
  • Ensures volumes of all supplies are sufficient for the following shifts
  • Assigns tasks to staff scheduled in their section on a daily basis
  • Responsible for training and competency of students and section personnel with appropriate documentation
  • Provides input to supervisor for 30-day, 60-day, 90-day, 6-month, and annual checklists/conversations/performance appraisals
  • Performs direct observations of all assigned staff as part of periodic/annual competency assessments
  • Embraces culture of safety by ensuring all Infection Control/Safety protocols are followed at all times
  • Maintains Hazardous Chemical logs, ensures MSD sheets are readily available to staff
  • Disinfects work areas prior to end of each shift
  • Ensures adequate staff on daily basis for assigned areas and arranges for coverage for all unexpected scheduling vacancies in the absence of the supervisor
  • Reviews applicable regulatory standards and brings any instances of non-compliance to the attention of the section supervisor
  • Assigns and rotates proficiency testing samples among all assigned techs
  • Reviews all equipment and maintenance records monthly
  • Monitors instrument records to effectively identify trends that may indicate a problem with instrument performance
  • Assists section supervisor in developing/validating/writing and implementing new procedures
  • Performs, analyzes, and reports statistical analysis of data
  • Performs daily monitoring and monthly submission of QC results and review of charts, compiling PI reports, and ad hoc studies

Requirements:

  • Bachelor Degree; Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, including 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of biological science (with one semester in microbiology), 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of chemistry (with one semester in organic or biochemistry), one semester (one quarter) of mathematics
  • OR Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology for Incumbents in position prior to Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist
  • Three years of relevant experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician, or equivalent position in a high-complexity laboratory
  • Preferred: Five years of relevant experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician, or equivalent position in a high-complexity laboratory

Bayhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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