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Health First - Melbourne, FL
posted 3 months ago
About the position
The Senior Medical Lab Scientist (Sr. MLS) is responsible for overseeing clinical laboratory testing and ensuring the accuracy and validity of test results. This role involves performing oversight functions in compliance with federal and state accreditation requirements, engaging in quality improvement initiatives, and collaborating with laboratory leadership to enhance patient care. The Sr. MLS will manage various laboratory tasks, coordinate quality control programs, and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals and clients.
Responsibilities
- Perform oversight tasks on all clinical laboratory testing of various complexities in a timely and efficient manner.
- Provide daily oversight of clinical chemistry, toxicology, transfusion services, urinalysis, hemostasis, hematology, microbiology, immunology, and point of care as assigned.
- Assign quality control tasks and perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory tests and equipment.
- Assist lab supervisor in validating new tests, equipment, or methodologies.
- Coordinate and provide direction for instruments, processes, correlations, and 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 within the laboratory and with external clinical departments and clients.
- Assist in coordinating and maintaining quality control, quality assurance programs, and training requirements.
- 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).
- Proficient in required computer applications and must pass a color blindness test.
- 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, also known as MT(ASCP), MT (AAB), MT (AMT), or Specialist Certification by ASCP (SBB, SC, SH, SM, etc.).
- Five years of experience as a Medical Lab Scientist.
