Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology

Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist

The Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist is considered above the full performance level and carries out all functions of the GS-11 but has higher levels of professional responsibilities and expertise. The Lead CLS is responsible for all aspects of operation in their area of specialty. The Lead CLS responsibilities fall under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) roles of Technical Supervisor (high complexity testing) and Technical Consultant (moderate complexity testing) and Testing Personnel.

Major duties include but are not limited:

• Serves as the assigned specialty's primary operator, provides consultative services to laboratory staff, and acts as a liaison to other departments/divisions of the medical center for the appropriate laboratory specialty.
• Able to recognize, define and resolve complex technical problems.
• Communicates the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values.
• Identifies, distributes, and balances work.
• Coaches staff and facilitates performance using problem solving methods.
• Prepares reports and maintains records of work status.
• Resolves simple, informal complaints.
• Reports employee performance and progress, training needs and behavioral problems.
• Provides information to support promotions, reassignment, recognition of outstanding performance.
• Responsible for the orientation and evaluation of competency for assigned staff.
• Identifies continuing education and training needs.
• Coordinates daily activity of the lab section.
• Writes and modifies procedures providing technical instruction and ensures that policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements are followed.
• Advises on course of action to follow when results or samples obtained are unacceptable.
• Coordinates and performs quality control reviews and method verification activities.
• Ensures compliance with accrediting agency regulations.
• Performs advanced maintenance procedures and is consulted as the in-house expert for troubleshooting problems.
• Coordinates and administers proficiency testing procedures according to lab policy to include investigation of unacceptable results.
• Maintains technical competency in assigned specialties within the laboratory.
• Assigned to bench work, when necessary, based on staffing.
• In the absence of the Laboratory Manager, assigns, directs, and reviews the work of lower-level medical technologists in assigned areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager or delegated by the Laboratory Medical Director.

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week to include rotating weekends & holidays; tour of duty to be determined

Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized

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Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized