Lead Medical Lab Scientist
Company: Gables Search Group
Location: Omaha
Posted on: September 13, 2021
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Job Description:
LOCATION: Omaha, Nebraska
Would you be interested in living in a larger city with population
of over 450,000 in the midwest?
The area boast the best of everything from fortune 500 companies
and Warren Buffet. It boasts several landmarks and offers something
for everyone.
Are you interested in a career where you can have balance?
Then working at this medical center which is a progressive
healthcare organization located in Nebraska might be the right spot
for you.
SUMMARY:
Assists supervisor with direction of personnel and operations of
the Laboratory Section and assumes responsibility for these daily
activities in the absence of the supervisor.
Problem solves and provides technical assistance to staff.
Performs specimen analyses to assist in diagnosing and monitoring
the treatment of disease, interprets test results, and ensures
accuracy.
Facilitates department policies, procedures, and work
standards.
Assists with orientating, training, monitoring and evaluating
employee performance.
Functions as an assistant resource person to the Pathology staff
and other health professionals.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs testing on patient specimens using medical instrumentation
and approved, standardized methods to assist physicians in
diagnosing diseases and monitoring treatment.
Assists in managing quality control program in Laboratory Section
by checking precision and accuracy of testing on a daily, monthly,
and quarterly basis. Helps ensure the section’s compliance with
established standards.
Ensures proper calibration, operation and maintenance of
instruments and equipment, arranges for repairs as necessary with
supervisor'’ approval.
Evaluates results of patient testing, quality control and survey
testing and takes appropriate action to prevent compromise in
patient care. Prepares written reports summarizing findings of the
quality control, survey testing and equipment maintenance
programs.
Trains Pathology Technicians, Medical Laboratory Scientists, and
Medical Laboratory Science students in section procedures,
policies, practices, equipment function, maintenance and any other
aspects of section operations.
Authors, reviews, and revises laboratory policies and standard
operating procedures.
Assists Pathology Technicians and Supervisor in coordinating
referral specimen testing to include contacting other institutions,
shipping specimens, obtaining reports of test results and ensuring
that patients are billed for testing, shipping and handling
procedures performed.
Assists in monitoring and reviewing the workflow of the area by
prioritizing and assigning tasks to staff to ensure procedures are
completed in a timely and accurate manner.
Advises and assists the Pathology staff and other health
professionals and resolves problems as necessary.
Researches and tests new procedures and instrumentation for
potential implementation. Make recommendations as appropriate under
the direction of the Supervisor.
Assists the Supervisor in maintaining adequate inventory levels of
supplies and equipment for the section.
Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical
Requirements section
Assumes charge responsibilities as assigned by Pathology
Management.
Keeps up to date on new developments in the field by attending
continuing education programs and reading current journals and
periodicals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in
Medical Laboratory Science or related field, which includes a
one-year internship in an approved clinical laboratory
required.
Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist
required.
Current and valid Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or equivalent
certification with the American Society of Clinical Pathology(ASCP)
or other equivalent certifying agency required.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
Position reports to the Director of the Lab.
The hospital will offer a range between $26.50hr-$35.00hr depending
on experience.
The position also offers a full benefit package including
relocation.
Keywords: Gables Search Group, Omaha , Lead Medical Lab Scientist, Other , Omaha, Nebraska
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