Laboratory Section Leader -Point of Care

The Section Leader is directly responsible to the Laboratory Leadership in the daily operation of the department including performance of test procedures, quality control and proficiency testing, reporting of results, equipment maintenance, solving of instrument problems, recognizing abnormal results, and ensuring proper quality control for all methods and procedures. The Section Leader is also responsible for the investigation of complaints and concerns with the above and consulting with providers and/or clinical personnel on issues with specimens or test results and maintaining adequate supply stock.

Education and Work

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science from an accredited program.
• ASCP or AMT Board eligible*
• Four years’ experience working as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MT/MLS) in high-complexity testing preferred. The person fulfilling this position with the above qualifications must meet the CLIA requirements for Technical Supervisor, and function as Testing Personnel. *Individuals without ASCP/AMT certification qualify as Section Leader MLS I. Individuals with ASCP/AMT certification qualify as Section Leader MLS II. OR
• Associate degree from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program.
• ASCP or AMT Board eligible*
• Four years’ experience working as an Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in high-complexity testing preferred. The person fulfilling this position with the above qualifications must meet the CLIA requirements for General Supervisor, and function as Testing Personnel. *Individuals without ASCP/AMT certification qualify as Section Leader MLT I. Individuals with ASCP/AMT certification qualify as Section Leader MLT II

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