Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead
University of Maryland Medical System
- Towson, MD
- Full-time
- Day shift
Job description
Job Requirements
Independently performs responsibilities of MLS I, MLS II and MLS III.
• Leads quality improvement initiatives as a member of a multi-disciplinary patient care services team. Develops and leads efforts to improve regulatory compliance within and beyond the department.
• Assists leadership team with interviewing, orienting, training and supervising. Provides input to leadership team for performance evaluations and corrective actions.
• Collaborates with leadership in identifying gaps and opportunities for professional development and strategic organizational initiatives. Facilitates in creating a positive departmental culture.
• Assists leadership in identification and resolution of complex clinical and operational issues.
• Responsible for regulatory and accreditation agency preparation and participation.
• Performs duties as assigned related to the job description.
Work Experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a lead or supervisory role .
• Must possess technical skills across Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Serology and basic Microbiology.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with laboratory staff, physicians, nurses, and leadership.
• Experience participating in quality management, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives
• Ability to troubleshoot complex instrumentation and testing issues.
• Able to coordinate daily workflow, staffing assignments, and problem resolution.
• Experience training, mentoring, and onboarding laboratory staff
• Prior involvement with validation studies, new test implementation, or laboratory process improvement projects.
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, biology or related sciences and minimum of three years’ experience in a clinical laboratory required or; an associate’s degree in medical laboratory technology, or completion of Military Laboratory Technology with a minimum of five years of experience.
Experience:
• Three years’ experience in clinical laboratory required with a Bachelor’s degree, or five years of experience in a clinical laboratory with an Associate’s degree or completion of Military Laboratory Technician program required.
Licensure/Certifications:
• ASCP or equivalent preferred.
Benefits
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Schedule
7AM - 3:30 PM with rotating weekends
Compensation
Pay Range: $35.08-$52.64
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