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Overview:
Parkview Health is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Lead Scientist-Technologist to join our dynamic laboratory team. This role is ideal for an experienced medical technologist who is passionate about quality, leadership, and service excellence in a clinical lab environment. The Lead Scientist-Technologist will play a key role in supporting laboratory operations, mentoring team members, and ensuring that our testing processes deliver accurate, timely, and reliable results that meet the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate daily lab workflow and assign bench responsibilities to team members Oversee technical aspects of lab testing, including quality control, proficiency testing, and troubleshooting Maintain lab equipment, perform scheduled maintenance, and serve as a key operator for analyzers Ensure continuous inspection readiness (CAP, ISDH, JCAHO, etc.) Provide training and input into evaluations of coworkers; assist in onboarding and student training Lead or contribute to process improvement projects and implementation of new tests or instruments Perform clinical laboratory testing and specimen processing with accuracy and efficiency Communicate critical test results and assist clinicians and staff with laboratory-related inquiries Foster a culture of safety, professionalism, and respect among all team members

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, medical laboratory science, medical technology, or a related field that meets CLIA equivalency

Licensure/Certification:

Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Meets CLIA qualifications for Technical Consultant

Experience Requirements:

Minimum of three years as a medical technologist in a clinical laboratory setting

Other Qualifications:

Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to lift up to 40 pounds Visual acuity and color discrimination required

Key Performance Areas:

Growth : Lead in inspection readiness, test development, and continuous education Resources : Schedule coordination, training, inventory management, equipment maintenance Safety & Quality : Quality control oversight, accurate testing, safe lab practices Service Excellence : Effective communication, customer service, collaboration

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