Lead Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)

Job Requisition: REQ4052
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Evenings
Hours Per Week: 40 hours

Hiring Range : $34.85-$43.20

The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Responsibilities:
• Oversees the direction and operation of the clinical laboratory. Problem solves and provides technical assistance to staff.
• Assigns and schedules work for assigned shifts. Prepares daily and weekly time and attendance reports. Conducts department meetings.
• Performs various clinical laboratory tests, analyzes and interprets test results, and ensures accuracy.
• Assists with data collection or special projects for difficult cases.
• Demonstrates in depth knowledge of the policies and procedures for patient preparation, sample requirements, specimen collection, and pre-analytical factors that affect sample quality.
• Oversees the documentation and submission of all required laboratory, departmental and staff statistics/reports.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Credential(s):

• Credentialed from New York Board of Clinical Laboratory Technologists
• Required Skills and Attributes:
• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
• Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
• Demonstrates flexibility
• Takes initiative
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English