DE - Lead Medical Lab Scientist - Dover

About our Lab:

One of the few labs in the country that has a Keistra automated Microbiology instrument.

We stay up to date with technology-get new instrumentation every 5 years Great relationship with Oncology. The Oncologists make frequent visits to the Lab and enjoy helping our team Benefits and Perks for Being on Our Team Bayhealth offers employees a competitive benefits package because we value our team members, we support their career growth, and we want them and their families to stay healthy.

Our employee benefits include:

Flexible health insurance benefits through our Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Dental, and Vision.

Basic and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage Basic and supplemental life insurance Bayhealth Child Care Center (Kent Co. Campus)
Dependent life insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees with personal and/or work-related challenges Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) - healthcare and dependent daycare Short- and long-term disability coverage Choice of retirement savings plans including 410(k) and 403(b)
What's Next Once you've applied, a recruiter will reach out to talk more about your interest. If you are qualified for the position, we'll coordinate an interview with a hiring manager and peers within the department. GENERAL

SUMMARY:

Summary:

Assists the Laboratory Section Supervisor and/or Laboratory Manager in the operational and/or technical management of assigned section(s) by ensuring proper day to day operations of the laboratory discipline(s) and serves as a resource person for problem solving. Responds to changes in workload as necessary, and leads adjustments in work assignments in real-time fashion in the absence of the supervisor. The Lead is accountable for ensuring that appropriate and timely specimen handling, delivery, specimen testing, results reporting and customer service are provided in efficient and cost effective manner in accordance with laboratory and hospital policies and procedures.

The Lead works independently in cooperation with the Laboratory Section Supervisor or Laboratory Manager and/or Out Patient Service Center Manager (if applicable). In the absence of a supervisor, may be designated to serve as acting supervisor, with all incumbent duties of the supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS &

ACCOUNTABILITIES :1. Assists the Laboratory Section Supervisor and/or Laboratory Manager in the operational and/or technical management of assigned section(s) by ensuring proper day to day operations of the laboratory discipline(s) and serves as a resource person for problem solving. Responds to changes in workload as necessary, and leads adjustments in work assignments in real-time fashion in the absence of the supervisor.

The Lead is accountable for ensuring that appropriate and timely specimen handling, delivery, specimen testing, results reporting and customer service are provided in efficient and cost effective manner in accordance with laboratory and hospital policies and procedures.

The Lead works independently in cooperation with the Laboratory Section Supervisor or Laboratory Manager and/or Out Patient Service Center Manager (if applicable). In the absence of a supervisor, may be designated to serve as acting supervisor, with all incumbent duties of the supervisor.
2. Performs all procedures within prescribed turnaround times. Performs proficiency testing with thorough and timely documentation. Demonstrates ability to appropriately prioritize work at all times. Calls all critical/significant values as soon as available and documents action per protocol. Enforces adherence to same by others. Performs tasks of Medical Laboratory Scientist as needed during periods of peak workload and in the absence of staff members.

Independently performs all technical duties of the supervisor during their absence.
3. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by utilizing supplies appropriately to avoid wastage. Takes inventory of section and orders section supplies to ensure an adequate stock is available. Maintains reagent logs. Ensures volumes of all supplies are sufficient for the following shifts. Coordinates instrument service calls. Acts as contact person for vendors.
4. Assigns tasks to staff scheduled in their section on a daily basis. Responsible for training and competency of students and section personnel with appropriate documentation. Provides input to supervisor for 30 day, 60 day, 90 day, 6 month, and annual checklists / conversations / performance appraisals. Performs direct observations of all assigned staff as part of periodic / annual competency assessments.

Participates in the selection of personnel. Leads peer interviewing teams.
5. Embraces culture of safety by ensuring all Infection Control / Safety protocols are followed at all times. Maintains Hazardous Chemical logs, ensures MSD sheets are readily available to staff. Disinfects work areas prior to end of each shift. Ensures adequate staff on daily basis for assigned areas and…