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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Work Shift:
Nights (United States of America)
Night Shift position located at St Francis
Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Lead Medical Lab Scientist assists physicians and other specialists by performing all aspects of testing on blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids, the results of which can then be used to diagnose and treat patients. In addition, the Lead Medical Lab Scientist participates and assumes responsibility for the daily operations of their section and laboratory.
Essential Job Functions
• Reports quality patient results in a timely manner from section of responsibility.
• Responsible for achieving desired fiscal performance.
• Stays current in laboratory theory and techniques.
• Maintains regulatory compliance of their lab section.
• Responsible for quality control, proficiency testing, instrument maintenance, staff competency.
• Prepares section schedules.
• Provides recommendations for process improvement.
• Oversees training and orientation of personnel.
• Performs routine, moderate, and highly complex laboratory diagnostic tests.
• Confirms test results and provides the physician with data necessary to determine the presence, extent, cause, and treatment of disease.
• Follows quality control programs, assuring the accuracy and reliability of test results.
• Monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Assists with training of new employees and students in the use of lab equipment and testing procedures.
• Performs computer function on both Lab Information Systems (LIS) and Hospital Information Systems (HIS).
• Participates in continuing education in respective areas of expertise.
• Performs, records, and evaluates Quality Control
• Assists with inventory control and maintaining supply levels for the department.
• Maintains compliance of their section with all appropriate agencies (CAP, TJC, OSHA, CLIA.)
• Completes schedules for department and updates time/schedule as necessary for daily operations.
• Responsible for achieving desired fiscal performance.
• Submits and reviews The College of American Pathologists (CAP) proficiency testing.
• Assumes manager's duties and responsibilities in their absence.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
MLS Medical Lab Scientist Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required)
Education
Bachelors, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Laboratory Science/Biomedical Science/Biology/Biochemistry
through a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved program (required)
20+ years of Lab experience would be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree
Work Experience
2 years of clinical lab experience (required)
5 years of clinical lab experience (preferred)
Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Core Laboratory - St. Francis - Richmond
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].
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What We Do
On September 1, 2018 Bon Secours Health System and Mercy Health combined to become the United States’ fifth largest Catholic health care ministry and one of the nation’s 20 largest health care systems. With 48 hospitals, thousands of providers, over 1,000 points of care and over 60,000 employees Bon Secours Mercy Health serves communities across seven states and Ireland.
We are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. By utilizing robust measurement and reporting processes, we hold ourselves accountable for enhancing care and improving outcomes for our patients, residents and clients.
