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Exemption Status: Exempt

A Brief Overview
Supervises the day-to-day operations of the laboratory. Assists in selecting, training, evaluation and motivation of team members. Models the Stormont Vail Tenets of compassion, connection, patient safety and privacy, and improving the health of our community. Ensures high quality patient testing by directing the use of equipment and materials according to established policies, procedures, and laboratory standards.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field. Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• 2 years Laboratory experience. Required
• Supervisory experience. Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Medical Laboratory Scientist - ASCP Certification by AMT or NCA is also accepted. Required or
• Single discipline technologist or specialist certification in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Molecular Biology, or Microbiology may be considered depending on the position.

What you will do

• Performs the essential functions and marginal job duties of a medical laboratory scientist.
• Responsible for quality assurance and quality control of the analytical activities of the department. Works collaboratively with the laboratory medical director(s) and department pathologists to meet the needs of our physicians, providers, and patients.
• Ensures that the section meets standards set forth by accrediting agencies and governing bodies. Ensure enrollment and participation in proficiency testing.
• Interprets and implements departmental and organizational policies and keeps team members advised in advance of changes which will affect them. Builds a professional team through coaching and mentoring. Upholds standards for attendance and professional behavior and applies personnel policies equitably.
• Prepares work schedule. Adjusts daily schedule and individual work assignments and coordinates cross training as required for efficient utilization of personnel. Interviews and recommends applicants for open positions.
• Evaluation and documentation of testing personnel training and competency. Responsible for periodic and annual review of job performance by subordinate staff. Identifies training needs and provides regular in-service education.
• Assists in maintaining adequate supplies and equipment for the department. Assists laboratory director and/or department director in development of budget, policies, procedures, position description, work standards and goal setting.
• Provides regular status reports to laboratory managers and/or director of staff concerns and attitudes of staff, continual improvement activities, accreditation readiness, and other issues related to the operation of the lab. Applies all the policies equitably with all employees.
• Builds a safety culture by following best practices for laboratory and patient safety. Ensures that team members utilize all safety equipment and follow all safety procedures outlined by the laboratory and hospital policies.
• Assists lab senior leadership with selection of test methodology appropriate for clinical use. Develops, writes and executes validation protocols, to include establishment of test performance characteristics.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• Hybrid

Scope

• Has Supervisory Responsibility
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• Has Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Sitting: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Working Conditions

• Burn: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Chemical: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Noise/Sounds: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Hazards (other): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Vibration: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.