Medical Lab Scientist Lead (MLS)

Tenet Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist Lead to supervise diverse laboratory sections and ensure accurate testing from neonates to geriatric patients. You will guide staff, maintain procedures, and uphold quality and regulatory standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Medical Technology, MT certification, and at least 3 years of acute care experience. The position entails phlebotomy, instrument oversight, and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or equivalent.
• 3 years as a medical technologist in an acute care facility with increasing responsibilities.
• Registered with ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS within 12 months of hire.
• Equivalency evaluation for non-US trained personnel within 30 days of hire.
• State licensure as required.

Responsibilities

• Processes and tests blood and other body fluid specimens for the clinical laboratory.
• Reviews test results and applies the correct clinical interpretation.
• Reports lab results accurately using the LIS.
• Performs operation, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation.
• Performs venous and capillary phlebotomy and ensures specimen integrity.
• Provides direction to other laboratory staff and oversees assigned sections.
• Writes procedures and assists in developing department policies.
• Trains employees and students.
• Coordinates point of care testing when requested.
• Ensures ongoing regulatory compliance (CAP, TCJ, AABB or other accrediting agencies).

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory testing

Clinical interpretation

Equipment troubleshooting

Team leadership

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Tools

Laboratory information system

Job description

Medical Lab Scientist Lead

Under the direction of the Medical Directors and management staff, provides state of the art laboratory specimen testing, including phlebotomy, from neonates to geriatric patients ensuring patient safety. Performs advanced responsibilities as required. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

General Functions

• Processes and tests blood and other body fluid specimens for the clinical laboratory


• Reviews test results and applies the correct clinical interpretation of that data


• Reports lab results accurately and responsively, to include use of a laboratory information system


• Performs operation, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment


• Performs venous and capillary phlebotomy and ensures specimen integrity as necessary.


• Performs basic clerical functions


• Writes procedures and assist in the development of department policies


• Provides direction to other laboratory staff that may include the Medical Technicians, Medical Lab Scientist I and II, Phlebotomists and other laboratory personnel


• Advanced responsibilities include, but not limited to, equipment validation and implementation; employee training and competency assessment; achieving ongoing regulatory compliance, responsibilities for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other accrediting agencies, point of care testing, quality


• Oversees assigned laboratory section(s).


• Provides input on staff evaluations as requested.


• Maintains complete and up to date procedure manuals.


• Will work in multiple departments/sections or multiple facilities within a market, as requested.


• Will serve as point of care coordinator for non-laboratory tests, as requested


• Assists with R&D projects as required


• Trains employees and students


• Relays orders, take inventory and stocks supplies


• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively


• Maintains safe environment


• Addresses patient population-specific needs


• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489. Personnel who, prior to 2/28/92 have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination. The above meets required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489, Jan. 24, 2003).

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

3 years as a medical technologist in acute care facility with demonstration of increasing responsibilities

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE

• Registered with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS within 12 months of hire).


• Equivalency evaluation by ECE, NACES or AICE for non-US trained personnel must be completed within 30 days of hire.


• Licensure, as required by State. Once certified, no annual renewals are required.