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Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist

Trinity Health • Shelby, MI • 6d ago

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

The Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist perform analysis of blood, urine, stool, and body fluids. Evaluates reports on the basis of the clinical and analytical conditions and is responsible for maintaining the quality of the Laboratory testing. In addition, they have oversight of policies, procedures, and specific testing within a larger department. A lead MLS also has oversight of policies, procedures, and specific testing within a larger department. The additional duties over and above a Medical Laboratory Scientist include but are not limited to at least three of the following: Lab Safety Officer, key administrator of temperature monitoring system, key operator on laboratory analyzer, responsible for non-routine instrument maintenance and upkeep, oversight of quality control, involved in test method validation, oversight of small equipment (thermometer, pipettes, timers etc.), chargemaster maintenance, proficiency testing program, supply ordering and oversight of inventory, Meditech Superuser, training of staff in the area they lead, etc. They will also oversee one of the following general departments: Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, or Blood Bank. They are responsible to educate staff on changes within their departments and address any issues that arise with general errors made by staff within their areas. They are the general point person for that department and are expected to bring up any problems, concerns, ideas for improvement, and new/old testing changes that may need to be made.

Minimum:

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related discipline. Registry or Certification by

professional organization such as the ASCP or equivalent is required.

Ability to read, speak and write English effectively.

Related Experience

Preferred: At least one year experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist I with above average

performance, preferably one year experience as a MLS II.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum:

Must have strong problem solving and critical thinking skills, excellent team players and mentors.

Self-motivated, takes initiative to complete work on time, ability to balance multiple priorities.

Accurate and detail oriente

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran

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