Lead Medical Lab Scientist

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Location: Harrisburg, IL

Shift: Days

Time Type: Full-Time

Facility/Clinic Name: Harrisburg Medical Center

Position Summary

Responsible for collecting, processing, and performing testing of patient specimens.

Principal Accountabilities

Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or Associates Degree for grandfathered personnel)

Licenses and Certification

MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification required

Experience and Skills

• •5+ years of experience in a clinical laboratory.
• •Leadership and technical expertise.

Physical Activities

• •Intermittent hand manipulation required
• •Intermittent lifting and carrying of 50 pounds

Role Specific Responsibilities

• •Supports and communicates Laboratory initiatives and philosophies.
• •Perform routine waived, moderately, and high complex testing.
• •Collects, Processes and Receives specimens (including blood, urine, fecal, body fluid) to be analyzed in all departments of the clinical laboratory (listed above).
• •Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens of analysis of all age ranges.
• •Prepare samples for testing and send out to reference laboratories
• •Maintain laboratory equipment and stock supplies.
• •Performs complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles under direct supervision per CLIA requirements.
• •Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning results and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.
• •Assist in troubleshooting and instrument maintenance.
• •Participate in training programs.
• •Participate in accreditation activities.
• •Participate in comparison studies and validation of new equipment.
• •Assist in troubleshooting and resolving instrument failures.
• •Oversee quality control programs and proficiency testing.
• •Work closely with supervisors on laboratory operations.
• •Assist with regulatory compliance and inspections.
• •Serve as a mentor to fellow coworkers.
• •Provide continuing education for staff.
• •Assist in writing and revising laboratory procedures.
• •Supervise daily operations and serve as a key operator for testing platforms.
• •Lead troubleshooting and quality improvement initiatives.
• •Ensure adherence to CAP, CLIA, and hospital regulations.
• •Collaborate with leadership on new testing implementation.
• •Assist in maintaining accreditation and compliance documentation.
• •Serve as a subject matter expert in one or more lab disciplines.
• •Complete department-required continuing education annually

Compensation (Commensurate with experience):

$31.8 To

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