Laboratory Lead Technician - Charlottesville, United States - University of Virginia

Description

Under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager or Assistant Manager, the Lead Technician is responsible for planning, maintaining and monitoring all of the functions within a defined scope of testing within the department, including ensuring that the department meets all standards set forth by CAP, TJC, CMS and AABB.

• Ensures all policies, procedures and manuals are current and accurate. Provides leadership to meet compliance requirements with all pertinent federal, state and accreditation standards.
• Develops effective programs which address continuous quality improvement and systems enhancement with input from manager and/or assistant manager and staff.
• Maintains appropriate inventories and effectively manages use of supplies and reagents.
• Develops effective programs which address continuous quality improvement and systems enhancement with input from manager and/or assistant manager and staff.
• Provide area specific support/clinical activities and staff direction.
• Defines and monitors pre- and post- analytical specimen processes.
• Serves as primary trainer and mentor to new and existing staff.

Position Compensation Range:
$ $39.55 Hourly


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:
Bachelor's Degree with completion of a NAACLS approved MLS/CLS program OR Bachelor's in Biology/Chemistry or related science OR Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from a NAACLS approved MLT program OR Associate Degree or 60 semester hours with 6 hours in Chemistry and 6 hours in Biology and Accredited MLT Training

Experience: 3 years relevant experience.


Licensure:
MLT, MT or categorical ASCP, or equivalent preferred.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires sitting, standing for prolonged periods, frequently walking, bending/stooping and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer use. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, noise, radiation (in limited specific areas), blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.

We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.