Lead - Medical Lab Scientist - $27-36 per hour

Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist Lead for a job in San Antonio, Texas.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Medical Lab ScientistDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalDuration: Ongoing40 hours per weekShift: 8 hoursEmployment Type: StaffFULL-TIME DAYSThe Medical Lab Scientist Lead provides state of the art laboratory specimen testing, including phlebotomy, from neonates to geriatric patients ensuring patient safety. Performs advanced responsibilities as required. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned. General Functions:Processes and tests blood and other body fluid specimens for the clinical laboratoryReviews test results and applies the correct clinical interpretation of that dataReports lab results accurately and responsively, to include use of a laboratory information systemPerforms operation, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipmentPerforms venous and capillary phlebotomy and ensures specimen integrity as necessary.Performs basic clerical functionsWrites procedures and assist in the development of department policies Provides direction to other laboratory staff that may include the Medical Technicians, Medical Lab Scientist I and II, Phlebotomists and other laboratory personnelAdvanced responsibilities include, but not limited to, equipment validation and implementation; employee training and competency assessment; achieving ongoing regulatory compliance, responsibilities for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other accrediting agencies, point of care testing, quality assurance, quality control and instrument maintenance.Oversees assigned laboratory section(s).Provides input on staff evaluations as requested.Maintains complete and up to date procedure manuals.Will work in multiple departments/sections or multiple facilities within a market, as requested.Will serve as point of care coordinator for non-laboratory tests, as requestedAssists with R&D projects as requiredTrains employees and studentsRelays orders, take inventory and stocks suppliesUtilizes resources efficiently and effectivelyMaintains safe environmentAddresses patient population-specific needsParticipates in Performance Improvement activitiesMINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489. Personnel who, prior to 2/28/92 have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination. The above meets required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489, Jan. 24, 2003).MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 3 years as a medical technologist in acute care facility with demonstration of increasing responsibilitiesREQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Registered with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS within 12 months of hire). Equivalency evaluation by ECE, NACES or AICE for non-US trained personnel must be completed within 30 days of hire. Licensure, as required by State. Once certified, no annual renewals are required.Baptist Health System - San Antonio Job ID #2603008362. Posted job title: Medical Lab Scientist LeadBenefitsHealth Care FSADependent Care FSALife insurance