Lead Medical Lab Scientist

Laboratory Technician

Location: Harrisburg, IL

Shift: Days

Time Type: Full-Time

Facility/Clinic Name: Harrisburg Medical Center

Position Summary

Responsible for collecting, processing, and performing testing of patient specimens.

Principal Accountabilities

• Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality

Education

• Bachelor's degree (or Associates Degree for grandfathered personnel)

Licenses and Certification

MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification required

Experience and Skills

• 5+ years of experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Leadership and technical expertise.

Physical Activities

• Intermittent hand manipulation required
• Intermittent lifting and carrying of 50 pounds

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Supports and communicates Laboratory initiatives and philosophies.
• Perform routine waived, moderately, and high complex testing.
• Collects, Processes and Receives specimens (including blood, urine, fecal, body fluid) to be analyzed in all departments of the clinical laboratory (listed above).
• Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens of analysis of all age ranges.
• Prepare samples for testing and send out to reference laboratories
• Maintain laboratory equipment and stock supplies.
• Performs complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles under direct supervision per CLIA requirements.
• Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning results and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.
• Assist in troubleshooting and instrument maintenance.
• Participate in training programs.
• Participate in accreditation activities.
• Participate in comparison studies and validation of new equipment.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving instrument failures.
• Oversee quality control programs and proficiency testing.
• Work closely with supervisors on laboratory operations.
• Assist with regulatory compliance and inspections.
• Serve as a mentor to fellow coworkers.
• Provide continuing education for staff.
• Assist in writing and revising laboratory procedures.
• Supervise daily operations and serve as a key operator for testing platforms.
• Lead troubleshooting and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to CAP, CLIA, and hospital regulations.
• Collaborate with leadership on new testing implementation.
• Assist in maintaining accreditation and compliance documentation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in one or more lab disciplines.
• Complete department-required continuing education annually

Compensation (Commensurate with experience):

$31.8 To $49.29