Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) Site Lead

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a qualified laboratory professional to serve as a General Supervisor for high-complexity testing and Technical Consultant for moderate-complexity testing. The role includes patient and specimen processing, quality control, and ensuring regulatory compliance within a fast-paced lab environment.

Responsibilities cover developing procedures, maintaining inventory, supervising staff, and communicating with the care team.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in medical lab science or related field.
• ASCP certification, preferred.
• 2+ years in a similar laboratory; testing areas require higher experience.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and implement new or improved procedures and instrumentation.
• Perform quality control, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance tasks.

Skills

Independent work

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Team player

Education

Associate’s degree in medical laboratory technology

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science

CFR 42 CFR493.1489(b)(3)(ii) equivalence

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Overview: Job Description Summary

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.

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: Associate’s 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

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