OU Health · 19 hours ago
Laboratory Scientist Lead (Evenings/Nights) - Full Time
Oklahoma City, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expOU Health is a healthcare provider focused on delivering quality services, and they are seeking a Laboratory Scientist Lead to oversee laboratory testing activities. The role includes ensuring compliance with policies, mentoring staff, and performing quality control procedures.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalNursing and Residential CareOncology
Responsibilities
Oversees the testing activities in one or more laboratory section
Ensures compliance with technical policies and procedures
Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards
Acts as preceptor for laboratory personnel and assists in the training of students and Pathology residents
Mentor other staff with laboratory quality activities including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence/deviation documentation and preparing performance improvement plans
Records information in the OUH lab informatics system relative to patient demographics, specimen/sample collection, identification, preservation, processing, quality control, test results and specimen referral
Evaluate and document performance of individuals responsible for testing by direct observation of specimen/sample handling and test performance
Performs and evaluates quality control procedures following authorized laboratory policies
Reviews QC and initiates troubleshooting of QC
Principal resource for analyzer maintenance and repair
Responsible for advanced troubleshooting and technical problem solving for area of responsibility
Acts as a writer for laboratory technical procedures
Prepare monthly QC for section director review
Create staff schedule. Function as supervisor in supervisor absence
Compile data for monthly section reports
Develop employee training plans in conjunction with supervisor and/or manager
Assists in development and review of IQCPs
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT), OR
Bachelor's Degree which includes: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six (6) semester hours of chemistry, six (6) semester hours of biology, and twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination required
5 or more years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory setting required
Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA
Must have the advanced skills to perform required laboratory testing
Must be able to lead a team and provide feedback and instructions to testing personnel
Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled
Must be able to maintain legible, accurate and organized records
Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment
Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations
Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies and procedures
Ability to work and communicate with co-workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and cooperative manner
Must demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments
Ability to work independently toward a goal while mentoring/directing others
Benefits
PTO
401(k)
Medical and dental plans
Competitive total rewards package including a $3,000 or $1,000 sign-on bonus
Company
OU Health
OU Health offers dental, dermatology, cancer care, adult, diabetes, geriatrics, pediatrics, and a wide range of health care services.
10001+ employees
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