The Laboratory Lead Tech leads the daily activities and provides oversight of workflow and operations of the lab.

JOB DUTIES:

• Oversees the daily operation of the clinical laboratory. Problem solves, provides technical assistance to staff, and assigns workload to scheduled staff.
• Performs various clinical laboratory tests, analyzes, and interprets test results, and ensures accuracy.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the policies and procedures for patient preparation, sample requirements, specimen collection, and pre-analytical factors that affect sample quality.
• Coordinates departmental activities such as quality control, staff training, and procedural updates.
• Monitors timely receipt, handling, testing, and submission of proficiency testing.
• Organizes, updates, and monitors quality control, maintenance programs, and timely quality assurance activities
• Assists the Lab Director with addressing employees' failure to conform to facility performance and behavioral standards and cover absences as needed.
• Assists with data collection for the quality assurance program or special projects.

The Laboratory Lead Tech assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions
• In-depth knowledge of laboratory operations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff, and the public
• Detail oriented with proven ability to multi-task
• Professional appearance and ease in developing rapport with others
• Computer skills including MSOffice, Outlook, Meditech, preferred
• Ability to work well in a team or independently, required
• Advanced knowledge of biology and chemistry

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required Credentials (s) one or more of the following:

• Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)/Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) through through ASCP, AMT, or equivalent
• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, required
• Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Lab Science, or Chemical, Physical or Biological Science, preferred
• Three years clinical laboratory experience, required
• One-year supervisory experience, preferred
• Experience with quality assurance, survey, and accreditation, preferred