Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) Site Lead

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced laboratory professional to supervise non-waived testing areas and lead the development of new procedures and instrumentation. The role requires strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills along with the ability to work independently.

The position includes responsibilities for QC/QA, regulatory compliance, and overseeing staffing, training, and daily lab operations while maintaining patient data

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to manage data, reports, and team coordination.
• Proficient computer skills to generate reports and manage lab records.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and implement new or improved laboratory procedures and instrumentation; perform QC, QA, regulatory tasks, maintain supplies, daily operations, scheduling, training.
• Uphold applicable laws/regulations, ensure lab safety, PPE, and proper handling of patient information.
• Fulfill CLIA roles: General Supervisor for High Complexity testing and Technical Consultant for Moderate Complexity testing.

Skills

Independent work

Organizational skills

Communication

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree in medical laboratory technology

Bachelor’s degree in medical/clinical laboratory science or medical technology

ASCP certification preferred

Job description

Overview:

Responsible for patient care, specimen processing, technical and procedural operations, and laboratory analyses. Serves as a primary contact for handling customer/patient concerns, taking immediate action when necessary, and communicating follow up to other members of the team.

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for researching, developing, and implementing new or improved procedures and instrumentation; performing quality control, quality improvement, regulatory compliance tasks, maintaining appropriate supply inventory, daily operations, and employee schedules, training, and orientation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and upholds applicable laws and regulations related to position. Maintains knowledge of techniques, procedures, and protocols, lab-wide and within lab section. Reviews and acknowledges procedures as required.
• Maintains a safe environment. Wears appropriate personal protective equipment as designated by lab area. Reports spills and hazardous situations immediately and acts appropriately. Follows established guidelines for disclosure of patient information.
• In Lab Testing Areas (non-waived testing): Fulfills the role of the CLIA “General Supervisor” for High Complexity testing and “Technical Consultant” for Moderate Complexity testing.

Education Requirement:

Testing Areas:

• Associate’s degree in medical laboratory technology, medical laboratory science, or clinical laboratory science OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution OR Bachelor’s degree equivalent education as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations 42CFR493.1489(b)(3)(ii).

Non-Testing Areas:

• Associates degree from an accredited institution

Certifications:

American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification, preferred.

Skills:

• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Effective organizational and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills to produce reports and graphs as needed. Demonstrates discipline-specific technical skills.
• Promotes a team environment and maintains a cooperative and supportive atmosphere.

Experience:

Non-Testing Areas:

• Two years’ experience in a similar laboratory, preferred.

Testing Areas:

• Associate’s degree, must have > 4 years’ experience in a designated testing specialty in a CLIA lab
• Bachelor’s degree, must have > 2 years’ experience in a designated testing specialty in a CLIA lab

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Chemicals/Medications, Machinery, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Standing

“The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet”