Medical Lab Scientist Microbiology Lead

Purpose of Job This position is responsible for serving both internal and external customers by performing a variety of laboratory procedures in accordance with Ridgeview Medical Center philosophy, policies, and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agencies. Focus areas include the primary laboratory department for which the Lead is responsible. Job Functions Performs MT-MLS II job functions. Assists in performance management for laboratory staff and is responsible for guiding, training, coaching, supporting and developing technical abilities. Assists with interviewing and selection of new employees and projecting budgetary needs and maintaining current budget. Delegates tasks for, and or, evaluates new products and instrumentation. Directs troubleshooting and corrective action on instrumentation. Responsible for quality control and proficiency testing protocols in their department. Develops and maintains procedures for training, workflow efficiency and instrumentation and directs appropriate staff to assist. Maintains all regulatory requirements for the department in preparation for surveys and inspections. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education/Work Experience Bachelors degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Chemistry or Biology or related fields Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Ability to be innovate Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above Ability to lead, develop and motivate staff Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills Ability to maintain technical competence Ability to work autonomously and as a team License/Certifications Certified as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology board of registry per CLIA standards. Certification must be completed by the first year of employment and kept current according to ASCP standards Preferred Qualifications 2 years of experience in technical supervision of a laboratory testing program Cognitive and Mental Demands Time Awareness – Continuous Writing – Continuous Initiation of Work – Occasional Memory – Continuous Receptiveness to Change – Occasional Reasoning – Continuous Required Sequences in Work – Frequent Problem Solving – Frequent Attentiveness Duration – Continuous Social Interactions – Frequent Mathematical Aptitude – Frequent Conflict Management – Occasional Reading – Continuous Detail Oriented – Continuous Link to Employee Health Physical Demands Candidates should have experience with technical oversight of a microbiology department in a highly complex laboratory. Experience with CAP Standards and regulatory oversight. Generalist experience in Microbiology, Hematology, Chemistry and Transfusion Medicine is also required. Ridgeview Medical Center will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, union membership, creed, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status with regards to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission, or any other category that may be protected by law.