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:

2-3 years of clinical experience in Auto-Chemistry, and Chemistry or MLS ASCP Certification.

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