Medical Laboratory Scientist Group Lead - Trainer

Medical Laboratory Scientist Group Lead - Trainer

Cleveland, OH Shift: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

Train new hires and lead cross training for current staff, perform test procedures of moderate/high complexity requiring the exercise of independent judgement and responsibility in those specialties in which they are qualified by education, training and experience. Assist Lab Supervisor and serve as a technical resource for the department.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate proficiency in all duties of a Medical Technologist I and II.
• Training new hires and periodic competency testing of current employees
• In collaboration with MediaLab Administrators, you will maintain proper training and competency records of employees
• May perform and report on analytical tests in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met.
• Must be able to write or edit SOP to an extent acceptable by regulation and succinct enough to facilitate successful training and execution in the laboratory operations
• Developing and delivering training materials on medical laboratory science principles, technical skills, safety protocols, and regulations like CLIA, New York, CMS, HIPAA, and OSHA.
• Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Assisting in validating and verifying new assays and training medical laboratory scientists on new testing procedures.
• Review requests for validity checks and recommend an appropriate course of action considering the limitations of specimen requirements and the effects of time and the quality of additional and/or repeat testing
• Serve as a technical resource for the department by investigating and resolving analytical testing problems, recommending a course of action in instances identified as beyond acceptable limits, and responding to non-routine/complex inquiries and/or requests from clients and sales representatives.
• Assist Lab Supervisor by monitoring workflow to meet testing schedules; distributing and reviewing work assignments; training employees in laboratory techniques; resolving work-related problems of staff; and providing input for performance appraisals and disciplinary actions.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate and assist with the department's annual competency testing process and documentation.
• Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements and reviews department activities to ensure compliance.
• Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) practice controls as directed by management.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
• Perform necessary supervisor functions in the absence of a supervisor, if qualified and delegated.
• Assist in scheduling rotations and training for MLS students.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Required Work Experience:

Three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience as a Medical Technologist within the designated discipline.

Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation). The United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive theoretical and operational job knowledge in designated specialty required.
• Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and experience as a trainer is preferred.

Skills:

• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, could work independently, establish work priorities for self and others and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
• Ability to schedule and manage resources to meet department goals.
• Interpersonal skills are necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and resolve technical problems.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Certifications

ASCP Certification (Preferred). Candidate must be eligible for and obtain ASCP within twelve months of hire.