Medical Laboratory Scientist Group Lead - Trainer

Medical Laboratory Scientist Group Lead:
Trainer - Cleveland, OH - Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM

Department:
Laboratory Support

Pay Range: $36.00+ per hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
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  MINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• Fin Fit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Train new hires and lead cross training for current staff, perform test procedures of moderate/high complexity requiring the exercise of independent judgement and responsibility in those specialties in which they are qualified by education, training and experience. Assist Lab Supervisor and serve as a technical resource for the department.

• Demonstrate proficiency in all duties of a Medical Technologist I and II.
• Training new hires and periodic competency testing of current employees.
• In collaboration with Media Lab Administrators, maintain proper training and competency records of employees.
• Perform and report on analytical tests in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met.
• Write or edit SOP to an extent acceptable by regulation and succinct enough to facilitate successful training and execution in the laboratory operations.
• Develop and deliver training materials on medical laboratory science principles, technical skills, safety protocols, and regulations like CLIA, New York, CMS, HIPAA, and OSHA.
• Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Assisting in validating and verifying new assays and training medical laboratory scientists on new testing procedures.
• Review requests for validity checks and recommend an appropriate course of action considering the limitations of specimen requirements and the effects of time and the quality of additional and/or repeat testing.
• Serve as a technical resource for the department by investigating and resolving analytical testing problems, recommending a course of action in instances identified as beyond acceptable limits, and responding to non-routine/complex inquiries and/or requests from clients and sales representatives.
• Assist Lab Supervisor by monitoring workflow to meet testing schedules; distributing and reviewing work assignments; training employees in laboratory techniques; resolving work-related problems of staff; and providing input for performance appraisals and disciplinary actions.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate and assist with the department's annual competency testing process and documentation.
• Adhere to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements and review department activities to ensure compliance.
• Use personal protective equipment, engineering controls and/or practice controls as directed by management.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
• Perform necessary supervisor functions in the absence of a supervisor, if qualified and delegated.
• Assist in scheduling rotations and training for MLS students.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.