Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology - Days

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Laboratory Testing Technical Expertise 
- Remains knowledgeable and competent for all policies, procedures and protocols. 
- Ensures and verifies quality control data is appropriate for the complexity of the reported tests.
- Troubleshoots and maintains laboratory equipment.
- Maintains competency in computer functions in assigned areas.
- Completes, verifies and reports testing in timely manner. 
- Complies with safety guidelines and procedures and adheres to regulatory mandates.
- Remains responsible and accountable for all actions.
- Maintains proficiency in computer functions in the lab processes.
- Properly acquires specimen data into computer system(s).
- Analyzes and evaluates patient results correctly and appropriately.
- Stores patient information and results to allow easy future access as required.
- In the absence of Laboratory Supervisor, guides and assists internal/external clients to answer questions regarding policy and procedures in the areas trained.
- Reviews, drafts, evaluates and develops Section SOPs in accordance to CAP and CLIA guidelines 
- Assist with receiving, ordering, and assigning proficiency testing samples.
- Evaluates and solves technical or instrument problems and ensures appropriate documentation.
- Assist with creation of weekly, weekend, or holiday schedules as needed.
- Assist with the modification of existing schedule as needed. Re-assigning responsibilities as necessary to maintain laboratory operations.
- Demonstrates calmness under varying environmental circumstances remains willing and capable of assisting with crisis situations.

Enhances laboratory quality, productivity, communication and teamwork 
- Adjusts, prioritizes, and organizes work to achieve maximum productivity to meet the workload demands of the section.
- Assists peers and supervisors with tasks after completion of assigned work.
- Adheres to attendance policy, begins work as scheduled.
- Works independently, utilizes resources available to maximize efficiency.
- Follows section’s inventory control system to assure effective use of supplies and reagents.
- Participate in process improvement projects.
- Complies with section’s telephone courtesy policies and procedures
- Manages all customer service interactions with diplomacy, actively facilitating resolutions to problems and address the needs of clients both internal and external.
- Offer suggestions for laboratory quality improvement.
- Assist with performance transmission accuracy of laboratory testing and reviewing documentation for accuracy.
- Assist in the corrective action documentation of any unsatisfactory proficiency testing results.
- Assists laboratory supervisor with the calculation and documentation of monthly quality assurance monitors.
- Leads process and quality improvement projects

Laboratory personnel and test development 
- Actively participates in training of students, employees and fellows.
- Validates and evaluates new methodologies and tests with the help of Laboratory Supervisor and technical support.
- Validates database for new software or new tests implemented in the laboratory.
- Coaches and mentors’ students and employees.
- Actively participates in training and orientation of new employees to learn job duties and responsibilities.
- Assist in performance of initial, 6-month, and annual competency assessments.
- Assist in providing remedial training or continuing education opportunities to laboratory staff as needed.
- Communicates problems with Supervisor or Lab Manager as needed

Other duties as assigned