Lab Quality Sr Medical Lab Scientist - Lab Administration (Lab Quality)

Health First - Melbourne, FL

Full-time

Hybrid - Melbourne, FL

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Senior Medical Lab Scientist (Sr. MLS) plays a crucial role in overseeing clinical laboratory testing to ensure the accuracy and validity of test results. This position involves compliance with federal and state accreditation requirements while providing high-quality, consumer-centric laboratory services. The Sr. MLS is responsible for various laboratory functions, including quality control, data analysis, and effective communication with healthcare professionals, contributing to a culture of continuous quality improvement within the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform oversight tasks on all clinical laboratory testing of various complexities in compliance with HF policies and procedures.
• Provide daily oversight of clinical chemistry, toxicology, transfusion services, urinalysis, hemostasis, hematology, microbiology, immunology, and point of care as assigned by lab leadership.
• Perform and assign quality control tasks, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory tests and equipment.
• Assist lab supervisor in validating new tests, equipment, or methodology.
• Coordinate and assist with instruments, processes, correlations, test method verification, and validation studies.
• Provide accurate and timely information and written communication to facilitate project completion.
• Incorporate evidence-based medicine and benchmarking into continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage various electronic medical record (EMR) applications and ensure departmental competency of EMR users.
• Perform data analysis and provide lab leadership with summaries and recommendations based on data.
• Communicate effectively within the laboratory and with external clinical departments and healthcare professionals.
• Assist in maintaining a comprehensive quality control and assurance program, including training and proficiency testing.
• Coordinate accreditation inspections and monitor lab safety portals.
• Comply with HF I-CARE values and demonstrate effective communication with co-workers and management.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field as outlined by CLIA.
• Medical Technologist licensure by State of Florida in accordance with CLIA.
• Two years of experience as MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), MT (AAB), or MT (AMT).
• Must pass color blindness test.
• Proficient in required computer applications.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Strong critical thinking, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.

Nice-to-haves

• Lab Supervisor's License through State of Florida.
• MLS(ASCP) certification or equivalent.
• Specialist Certification by ASCP (SBB, SC, SH, SM, etc.).
• Five years of experience as a Medical Lab Scientist.