Laboratory Lead Technologist (Medical Lab), Core Lab/Oncology Lab

Under the supervision of the Faculty Advisor and the Laboratory Manager the Section Leader is responsible for planning maintaining and monitoring all of the functions within a defined scope of testing within the department including ensuring that the department meets all standards set forth by CAP TJC CMS and AABB.

Maintains procedures and equipment for specified area of departmental testing.Maintains compliance with all standards set forth by relative accrediting agencies.Ensures appropriate instrument/equipment quality control performance and maintenance.Maintains appropriate inventories and effectively manages use of supplies and reagents.Performs laboratory procedures.In addition to the above job

responsibilities, other

duties may be assigned.

Position

Compensation Range: $31.35 - $50.16 Hourly

Minimum

Requirements

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Education: Bachelor’s Degree with completion of a NAACLS approved MLS/CLS program OR Bachelor’s in Biology/Chemistry or related science OR Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from a NAACLS approved MLT program OR Associate Degree or 60 semester hours with 6 hours in Chemistry and 6 hours in Biology and Accredited MLT Training

Experience: 3 years relevant

experience

License/Certification: MLT, MT or categorical ASCP, or equivalent required

Histotechnologist/histotechnician

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or High School or High School Equivalency in Compliance with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act & Amendments (CLIA)

Experience: 3 years relevant

experience for Bachelor’s degree or 5 years relevant

experience for HS diploma

License/Certification: HT or HTL, ASCP or equivalent preferred

Other

Skills

Experience In Defined Scope Of Testing

Physical Demands

Job requires sitting, standing for prolonged periods, frequently walking, bending/stooping and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer use. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual

skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, noise, radiation (in limited specific areas), blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

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diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe

diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived

experiences. We are

equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.