Lab Technical Leader | Point of Care Testing

Gundersen Health System • La Crosse, WI

2d • $32

About The Position

The Lab Technical leader coordinates and leads the day-to-day activities and operations of their assigned section(s). The technical leader works with the other section leaders to ensure the laboratory operations function efficiently. The technical leader supports management decisions and communicates noncompliance to management. The technical leader delegates work, when appropriate, to staff within the section to ensure efficient delivery and competency of waived, moderate, and high complexity patient test results. Demonstrates competency with the full scope of laboratory procedures, in their area of responsibility, analytics, bacateriologic, chemical, informatics, microscopic, molecular, and transfusion medicine. in a safe environment. The Technical Leader implements and oversees quality control monitoring, instrument maintenance, scheduling instrument preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. They manage proficiency testing, and SOP maintenance and development. They demonstrate and monitor chemical and biological safety preparedness within their area of responsibility. They are responsible for coordinating the training/competency of all employees in the section. The technical leads are responsible for ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met for compliance and accreditation. Delegates and provides clinical laboratory expertise for Medical Laboratory Scientists and support staff within the laboratory and provides technical expertise in a manner that promotes collaboration with internal and external customers, while working with the medical and laboratory directors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a biological science from an accredited institution with at least four years of training and/or experience in non-waived testing
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), or Medical Technologist (MT) through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• 4 years training/experience in high complexity testing in the respective specialty
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and leads the day-to-day activities and operations of their assigned section(s).
• Works with the other section leaders to ensure the laboratory operations function efficiently.
• Supports management decisions and communicates noncompliance to management.
• Delegates work, when appropriate, to staff within the section to ensure efficient delivery and competency of waived, moderate, and high complexity patient test results.
• Demonstrates competency with the full scope of laboratory procedures, in their area of responsibility, analytics, bacateriologic, chemical, informatics, microscopic, molecular, and transfusion medicine in a safe environment.
• Implements and oversees quality control monitoring, instrument maintenance, scheduling instrument preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Manages proficiency testing, and SOP maintenance and development.
• Demonstrates and monitors chemical and biological safety preparedness within their area of responsibility.
• Responsible for coordinating the training/competency of all employees in the section.
• Ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met for compliance and accreditation.
• Delegates and provides clinical laboratory expertise for Medical Laboratory Scientists and support staff within the laboratory and provides technical expertise in a manner that promotes collaboration with internal and external customers, while working with the medical and laboratory directors.

Benefits

• Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States
• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive hourly rate, based on your years of experience, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded
• A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center
• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level