Medical Laboratory Technician Group Lead

Medical Laboratory Technician Group Lead - Warner Robins, GA - Monday to Friday (Rotational Weekends) - 13:00PM - 21:30PM

Performtest procedures of moderate/high complexity requiring some independent judgement and the use of various instrumentation under thedirection of senior laboratory personnelin those specialties in which they are qualified by education,trainingand experience.Assist Lab Supervisor and serve as a technical resource for the department.

Pay Range: $23.34+ per hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

* Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
* 15 PTO days first year
* Paid Holidays
* Annual Bonus Opportunity
* 401(k) with matching contributions
* Variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Blueprint for Wellness
* Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+ hours
* Opportunities for career advancement
* Training provided!

• Perform assigned testsunder the direction of senior personnelin accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met.
• Verify and release results of limited tests under supervision of senior personnel.
• Actively support and comply with laboratory policies.
• Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround time of resultsincluding STATS or critical results to clients.
• Pull pending reports daily to ensure test results are reported in accordance withdepartmental turn-around times.
• Monitor reagent stock and ensure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates and if applicable opened dates.
• Calibrate pipettes and prep instruments.
• Responsible for informing supervisory personnel of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedureswhile also working to solve the problems by troubleshooting the instruments.
• Assist Lab Supervisor by monitoringworkflowto 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.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe,functionaland sanitary condition.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA,OSHAand laboratory safety requirements.
• Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
• Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel, if applicable.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required WorkExperience:

Depends on education. Qualified by one of the following:

• AAS Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution plus threeyearsexperience -or-
• On or before April 25,1995,high school graduate or equivalent and successful completion of a military medical laboratory training course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) plus threeyears experience. Candidates who complete military training after the specified date may be considered on acase by casebasis - or -
• AS or BS Degree in a biological,chemicalor physical science from an accredited institution, plus four years full-time testing experience (one-year training, three years testing) in a clinical lab setting - or-
• Successful completion of 60 semester hours of college coursework including 24 semester hours in chemistry and biology (6 hours in Chemistry, 6 hours in Biology, and 12 additional hours in any combination of Biology, Chemistry or Medical technology courses), plus four years of full-time testingexperience(one-year training, three years testing) in a clinical lab setting.

Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation). The United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.

Preferred Work Experience:

N/A

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carryingobjects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.

Knowledge:

• Basic theoretical and operational job knowledge inclinical testing.
• Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

Skills:

• Must be detail-oriented,have the ability towork independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors,co-workersand clients.
• Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word,Exceland Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.

EDUCATION
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
High School Diploma or Equivalent(Required)

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS
ASCP Certification

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