To manage all activities in single or multiple areas of responsibility concentrating on organizational, technical and financial performance of  the department(s); to participate in testing procedures on patients of all ages; and to resolve problems specific to broad based division function.  Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent, required.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

Registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) or equivalent, required.

Experience:

3 – 5 years of experience as a medical laboratory scientist, required.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Working Conditions-Physical Requirements & Atmosphere:

• Demonstrates leadership abilities.
• Demonstrates good communication skills.
• Potential for exposure to infectious agents and/or physical injury.
• Physical requirements include bending, stooping, reaching, and carrying objects that may weigh up to 50 lbs.

1. Responsible for the accurate performance of laboratory tests that determine the presence, absence, or cause of disease.

2. Will conduct a full range of tests from the most routine to the most complex with little or no supervision.

3. Responsible for the operation of computers, precision instruments, and other complex electronic equipment.

4. Responsible for equipment budget and quality assurance reports. Researches and develops new procedures.

5. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• • SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.

• • COURTESY: Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.

• • QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.

• • EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.

6. Supervises and evaluates employees in the section.

7. Performs venipunctures, capillary collections, and arterial punctures.

8. Order and prepare reagents, supplies and materials utilized in the department(s), supervise or delegate such responsibilities.

9. Set up schedule of preventative maintenance for calibration and repairs of instrument and test equipment.

10. Trouble-shoot equipment and procedures as needed to assure patient safety through effective accurate testing.

11. Review and sign procedures in their areas of responsibility on the designated time frame from Lab Policy to ensure completeness and conformity with applicable standards, especially College of American Pathologists (CAP) requirements.

12. Accepts Proficiency packages from CAP or designated manufacturer then assigns as appropriate to staff members for completion. Maintains records of such testing to conform to CAP standards as explained in custom checklist for the department

13. Participation in all GPE initiatives from leadership down to Lab subcommittee GPE initiatives.

14. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description