Medical Laboratory Scientist Group Lead - Hematology

Job Description

Location:

Wayne, MI. Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Perform test procedures of moderate/high complexity requiring independent judgement and responsibility in specialties for which you are qualified by education, training, and experience. Assist the Lab Supervisor and serve as a technical resource for the department.

We offer best‑in‑class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Benefits are designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether the position is part‑time or full‑time, some benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best‑in‑class well‑being programs
• Annual, no‑cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthy MINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off
• Fin Fit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy‑up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

• Demonstrate proficiency in all duties of a Medical Technologist I and II.
• Perform and report on assigned analytical tests in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met.
• Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients.
• Perform, review and document QC analysis to ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function. Make quality control decisions regarding the disposition of an assay or test.
• Review requests for validity checks and recommend an appropriate course of action taking into account the limitations of specimen requirements and the effects of time and the quality of additional and/or repeat testing.
• Serve as a technical resource for the department by investigating and resolving analytical testing problems, recommending a course of action in instances identified as beyond acceptable limits, and responding to non‑routine/complex inquiries and/or requests from clients and sales representatives.
• Assist Lab Supervisor by monitoring workflow to meet testing schedules; distributing and reviewing work assignments; training employees in laboratory techniques; resolving work‑related problems of staff; and providing input for performance appraisals and disciplinary actions.
• Expedite the flow of work to maximize productive capacity by evaluating production systems and recommending enhancements and coordinating the resolution of production problems/issues involving other laboratory departments.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate and assist with the department’s annual competency testing process and documentation.
• Adhere to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements and review department activities to ensure compliance.
• Required to use personal protective equipment, engineering controls and/or work practice controls as directed by management.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
• Perform necessary supervisor functions in the absence of a Supervisor, if qualified and delegated.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience as a Medical Technologist within the designated discipline.

Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International…