Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36*Potential Internal Candidate Identified*
The Technical Leader coordinates and leads the activities of the assigned section, including processing and analyzing blood/body fluids for a wide variety of constituents as requested by the physician. The Technical Lead works with the other section leaders to ensure the laboratory operations function efficiently. The Technical lead supports management decisions and communicates noncompliance to management. Delegates work to staff within the section to ensure efficient delivery of quality test results. Demonstrates competency with the full scope of laboratory procedures, chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, molecular and transfusion medicine. They are responsible for coordinating the training/competency of all employees in the section. The Technical Leads are responsible for ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met. Delegates and provides clinical laboratory expertise for Medical Laboratory Scientists and support staff within the laboratory and provides technical expertise in a manner that promotes collaboration with internal and external customers.
Major Responsibilities:1. Responsible for providing skill rosters for new employees and competency testing for all staff working within the section. Provides direction for specified testing activities in the section. Assigns work, checks results, and oversees troubleshooting of technical issues.
2. In the spirit of teamwork, prioritizes workload demands and works with other Technical Leaders, staff, and managers to ensure that the laboratory team delivers high quality laboratory tests in an accurate and timely manner.
3. Supports organization and management decisions related to all corporate and laboratory policies and procedures. Acts as a liaison between employees and the manager.
4. Responsible for Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and variance reporting for the section. Ensures compliance with all accrediting agencies.
5. Utilizes laboratory information systems.
6. Responsible for introduction of new instrumentation and actively participates in section projects.
7. Provides input for resource allotment for the section including supplies, space, and staffing.
8. Ensures procedure manuals are current, accurate, and meet the standards of accrediting agencies.
9. Performs highly complex laboratory tests, as defined by CLIA.
10. Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.
11. Performs other job-related responsibilities as requested.
Education and Learning:REQUIRED
Bachelor’s in Medical Technology, Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science
A copy of the applicant's/employee's diploma and/or transcript as confirmation of the education requirement must be provided at time of hire.
DESIRED
Master's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science or Chemical, Physical or Biological Science
Work Experience:REQUIRED
4 years training/experience in high complexity testing in the respective specialty
DESIRED
2 years training/experience in high complexity testing in the respective specialty if candidate has desired master’s degree.
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267
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