Lead Medical Lab Scientist

Lead Medical Lab Scientist –
Bon Secours

Southside Regional Medical Center

The Lead Medical Lab Scientist assists physicians and other specialists by performing all aspects of testing on blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids, the results of which can then be used to diagnose and treat patients. In addition, the Lead Medical Lab Scientist participates and assumes responsibility for the daily operations of their section and laboratory.

• Reports quality patient results in a timely manner from section of responsibility.
• Responsible for achieving desired fiscal performance.
• Stays current in laboratory theory and techniques.
• Maintains regulatory compliance of their lab section.
• Responsible for quality control, proficiency testing, instrument maintenance, staff competency.
• Prepares section schedules.
• Provides recommendations for process improvement.
• Oversees training and orientation of personnel.
• Performs routine, moderate, and highly complex laboratory diagnostic tests.
• Confirms test results and provides the physician with data necessary to determine the presence, extent, cause, and treatment of disease.
• Follows quality control programs, assuring the accuracy and reliability of test results.
• Monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Assists with training of new employees and students in the use of lab equipment and testing procedures.
• Performs computer function on both Lab Information Systems (LIS) and Hospital Information Systems (HIS).
• Participates in continuing education in respective areas of expertise.
• Performs, records, and evaluates Quality Control.
• Assists with inventory control and maintaining supply levels for the department.
• Maintains compliance of their section with all appropriate agencies (CAP, TJC, OSHA, CLIA).
• Completes schedules for department and updates time/schedule as necessary for daily operations.
• Responsible for achieving desired fiscal performance.
• Submits and reviews the College of American Pathologists (CAP) proficiency testing.
• Assumes manager's duties and responsibilities in their absence.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job‑related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• For BSMH, MLS Medical Lab Scientist Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required)
• For RSFH (as of 3/27/25) if registry‑eligible, must achieve certification within 12 months from hire date.

• Bachelors, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Laboratory Science/Biomedical Science/Biology/Biochemistry
• through a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved program (required)

• 2 years of clinical lab experience (required)
• 5 Years Of Clinical Lab Experience (preferred)

None

• Active Listening
• Service Orientation
• Coordination
• Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Problem Solving
• Customer Service
• Organization
• Time Management
• Keyboarding
• Microsoft Office
• Telephone Skills
• Lab Information Systems
• Laboratory Diagnostic Tests
• Analyze data
• Laboratory equipment
• Quality assurance and control
• Documentation
• FDA health laws and regulations.
• Medical Terminology
• Leadership Skills

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*
• May have periods of constant interruptions
• Prolonged periods of working alone
• Other:
  Intermittent exposure to fumes and odors
• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

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• Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) – 1-33%
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