Lead Clinical Lab Tech: Lab Operations & QC Leader

UF Health; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Leesburg Hospital is seeking a Lead Clinical Lab Tech Generalist to perform diverse laboratory procedures and manage selected shifts. You will oversee quality control, instrument maintenance, and staff training, ensuring accurate test results and adherence to policies.

Collaboration with physicians, nursing, and hospital departments is essential. Responsibilities include SOP support, competency assessment per CLIA, and leading performance improvement initiatives, while maintaining

Qualifications

• Requires degree in clinical laboratory science or related field.
• Licensure: State of Florida Laboratory Personnel license in all areas.
• Bachelor's degree preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Manages quality assessment and technical oversight, problem solving, scheduling, interviewing applicants, provides input for staff performance, oversees training and competency evaluations, as assigned.
• Assists with Standard Operating Procedures and Document Control.
• Assess competencies according to CLIA regulations.
• Oversees training and competency evaluations; acts as preceptor when needed.
• Reads, interprets complex test results; serves as resource for tests/procedures.
• Manages instrument maintenance and troubleshooting practices.
• Leads quality control and quality assurance testing.

Skills

Quality control

Training staff

Problem solving

Equipment maintenance

Communication

Laboratory testing

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

UF Health Leesburg Hospital is seeking a Lead Clinical Lab Tech Generalist to perform diverse laboratory procedures and manage selected shifts. You will oversee quality control, instrument maintenance, and staff training, ensuring accurate test results and adherence to policies.

Collaboration with physicians, nursing, and hospital departments is essential. Responsibilities include SOP support, competency assessment per CLIA, and leading performance improvement initiatives, while maintaining