Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist

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This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

Ensures/provides quality specimens for laboratory testing:

• Uses proper container, technique correctly applies labels to containers when accessioning.
• Accessions specimens and evaluates the specimen appropriateness.
• Processes samples to preserve sample integrity, correct centrifuge times, proper preservatives, appropriate aliquots/sample sharing. Processes histology samples if working in the histology section of the laboratory.
• Transports samples to correct locations and stores samples under appropriate conditions, pre and post testing.

Operates systems/methodologies in order to produce data for patients, QC and proficiency testing:

• Performs daily bench QA checks within limits.
• Performs quality checks and QS reagents calibrations/standardizations.
• Safeguards samples identification and ensures samples are labeled according to SOPP with accurate manual input of patient demographics.

Reports clinical data so that care givers receive timely patient information

• Evaluates data before releasing as a result to care givers. Considers sample integrity, system operation and patient history.
• Uses computer skills to evaluate data, document actions and control workflow. Uses computer QA monitors (delta checks, previous results).

Maintains systems to ensure maximum up-times:

• Performs weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual maintenance. Reviews QC statistics for system problems. Performs troubleshooting as needed.
• Uses supplies tools and equipment efficiently to minimize department expenses.
• Manages supply inventory, properly receives and stores supplies.

Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory standards in order to satisfy compliance requirements

• Follows site specific SOPPs, manuals and instructions.
• Follows regulatory agency guidelines (CAP, JCAHO, Medicare, OSHA, state, FDA, AABB).

Overviews daily operations of department/section for optimum operation:

• Serves as point of contact to medical staff and nursing, regulatory/compliance agencies, HIS/LIS departments, etc.
• Provides technical guidance to technicians/technologists when problems occur. Monitors the effectiveness of the action with QA monitors, reports to staff and management on the results.
• Ensures quality, maintaining current procedures and evaluates/implements new procedures. Trains staff and helps maintain competencies.
• Works with laboratory leadership to oversee the departments quality/performance improvement programs, monitoring and tracking trends and implementing corrective action as appropriate.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

2 years in Clinical Lab

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree From accredited college, university or equivalent

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as a CLS

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of acceptable medical laboratory testing theory and techniques.
• Knowledge of laboratory standards set forth by CAP, JCAHO, CLIA, CMS, OSHA, AABB and CLSI.
• When execute duties ability to perform a wide range of routine to complex medical laboratory tests, procedures and analyses and ability to interpret patient test results.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Familiar with computer, computerized equipment, organization and team skills.
• Leadership abilities, problem solving/troubleshooting abilities and critical thinking skills to support quality decision making.
• Ability to provide guidance on analytical issues and regulatory requirements.

WORK SHIFT

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary.

Lakeview Hospital, the center of LCMC Health's extraordinary community of care on the Northshore, provides the only Level II trauma center in St. Tammany Parish. Along with our signature healthcare and wellness services, we continuously adopt the latest treatments, technologies, and medical innovations to better serve our patients. Learn more about Lakeview Hospital and our nationally recognized standards of excellence for heart, stroke, orthopedic, and women's care.

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• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do.

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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