Lead Medical Lab Scientist-Blood Bank

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Organization:
Laboratory
- Clinical

Job Summary:

Day shift 7a-330p SBB preferred not required Should have a working understanding of medical technology and the ability to recognize problems. Good communication skills. Works well under high stress. Patient care provider will possess knowledge, training, experience, and be competent in the following specific to the age of patients served; the ability to obtain and interpret information; a knowledge of growth and development;

and an understanding of the range of treatments needed by these patients. The patients served include all age groups as follows: neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

• Works with manager to enable the team to optimize operational processes and meet quality performance standards within the Laboratory service.
• Participates in the employee selection process, assures staff are properly trained and meet competencies, identifies training needs, provides feedback for performance evaluation.
• Assists with developing and implementing quality control/assurance program, including appropriate proficiency testing and peer review standards.
• Maintains all required activities and documents to assure compliance with both regulatory and accreditation standards applicable to this laboratory.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Leadership (Fundamental Awareness):
Understands the difference between managing people and leading people. Demonstrates leadership with peers and as a member of a team. Influences others positively in work situations without having commensurate authority. Shows technical leadership by taking responsibility for projects and assignments. Demonstrates company values, high ethical principles and personal integrity in everyday activities.

Compliance (Novice):
Can explain and apply basic statutory instructions in normal situations on the job. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Appropriately escalates problems relating to rules and regulations in timely and effective manner.

Quality Management (Novice):
Has provided continuous analysis and evaluation of assignment work processes, constantly striving for improvement in the way tasks and activities are accomplished by questioning their value to the process and contributing creative solutions. Has participated in the process of establishing, communicating and monitoring standards for quality and excellence. Demonstrates the ability to actually work on and improve a current business process, product or service.

Business Results (Fundamental Awareness):
Implements appropriate measures for attaining business results and tracks progress in meeting goals and objectives. Demonstrates the ability to deliver products and services on time, within budget, and in accordance with organizational standards and goals.…