Point of Care Laboratory Team Lead

LCH Lab. Corp. of America Holdings; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

STD/LTD

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp seeks a Point of Care Laboratory Team Lead to oversee POC testing at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee campus in Mequon, WI. You will train nursing and clinical staff, coordinate competency assessments, and partner with leadership to improve testing workflows.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a chemical/biological science and ASCP certification, with 2+ years as a medical laboratory technologist/technician. Ballpark benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a chemical/biological science or CLIA-regulated field.
• Minimum 2+ years as a Medical Laboratory Technologist/Technician.
• ASCP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee non-waived and waived POC testing across hospital campus and clinics.
• Provide training and ongoing support to nursing and clinical staff.
• Develop, document training and competency assessments for POC testing staff.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement new platforms and workflow improvements.
• Serve as SME for POC testing policies and best practices.
• Manage POC instrumentation, validation, maintenance, troubleshooting.

Skills

POC testing

Leadership

Staff training

Quality compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Biological science

ASCP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

LabCorp is seeking a Point of Care Laboratory Team Lead to join our team at Ascension Columbia St Mary’s Hospital Ozaukee campus in Mequon, Wisconsin.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4pm. No weekends. No holidays.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing non-waived and waived point-of-care (POC) testing throughout our Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee hospital campus and Ascension Medical Group sites across the northern Milwaukee area
• Provide training and ongoing support to nursing and clinical staff
• Develops, coordinates, and documents training and competency assessments for nursing and clinical staff performing POC testing.
• Collaborates with laboratory leadership, nursing leadership, and clinical departments to implement new testing platforms and workflow improvements.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for POC testing policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Manages POC instrumentation, including validation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and serve as a key resource for troubleshooting
• Identify and replenish testing supplies, reagents, and inventory to support uninterrupted operations.
• Conducts regular rounding on patient care units to support nursing staff, troubleshoot point-of-care testing issues, and ensure adherence to quality and competency standards.
• Monitors quality control, proficiency testing, and corrective actions to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
• Reviews quality metrics, compliance reports, and testing records to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Investigates testing discrepancies, quality events, and non-compliance issues and implements corrective actions.
• Participates in regulatory inspections, audits, and accreditation surveys related to point-of-care testing.
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Perform site visits to AMG clinics across the Milwaukee area when needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology
• 2 or more years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist/Technician
• ASCP Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist/Technician
• 2 or more years of experience as a Point of Care Lead/Coordinator/Specialist
• One or more years of prior leadership experience

Additional Job Standards:

• In lieu of education requirements listed above, non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may meet education requirement
• Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP and relevant state regulations
• Familiarity with laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• High level of attention to detail with strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to make decisions in a fast paced environment
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Benefits:

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.

Employees who are regularly scheduled toworka 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.

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