Sr Medical Lab Scientist- Laboratory Medicine

Health First

Full-time

Hybrid

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 diagnostic tests. This position involves performing oversight functions in compliance with federal and state regulations, engaging in quality improvement initiatives, and collaborating with laboratory leadership to enhance patient care. The Sr. MLS is responsible for managing various laboratory tasks, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and contributing to a consumer-centric experience.

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.
• 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 summaries and recommendations to laboratory leadership.
• Communicate effectively with laboratory staff, 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.
• Meet laboratory staffing demands as assigned and may serve as the lab's Safety Officer.
• Perform other duties related to healthcare operations as delegated.

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.