Team Lead Evenings- Technologist/Technician Corelab

Company: Labcorp
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Medical Laboratory Technicians/Clinical Laboratory Technicians are also eligible for this opportunity!
Are you an experienced Clinical Lab Professional? Are you looking to embark on a new challenge in your career, or start your career in Clinical Lab Science? If so, LabCorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our team as a Technologist in Knoxville, TN. In this position you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at LabCorp: "Improving Health, Improving Lives".
The work schedule for this position will be Monday- Friday (2:30pm- 11:00pm) - with rotating weekends.

• Ensures that proper documentation of employee errors/problems has been communicated/distributed to the employee and supervisor appropriately.
• Promotes teamwork in the department (encourages employees to support/assist others when short staffed and to work together when required) such that all required work is completed accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Ensures staff is updated and informed of any changes (or other information), conducting meetings if necessary.
• Clearly communicates all concerns/issues related to assigned area to supervisor/manager in a timely manner.
• Ensures that all job responsibilities have been effectively communicated/assigned to staff and accurately completed within established time frame.
• Addresses job related errors as they pertain to employees or the department.
• Assists supervisor/manager in performing various assigned responsibilities (i.e. planning, compliance, troubleshooting, training, making workflow recommendations, etc.) completely, accurately and within established timeframes.
• Provides effective on-the-job training, such that performance objectives are clear, staff member knows and has all skills necessary to perform effectively, learning includes feedback that is evaluative, diagnostic and corrective.
• Achieves the desired outcomes for all projects and tasks assigned within established timeframes.
• Assists with ensuring compliance requirements are met and appropriate documentation is retained for all employees and test systems as assigned. Properly documents all new hire orientation/training processes and retains records according to departmental and regulatory requirements.
• Assists with inventory management and supply ordering as assigned.
• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures
• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality
• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
• Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls
• Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary
• Assist with processing of specimens when needed
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipmentLicense/Certification/Education:
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology or a related science (or 24 credits in Chemistry/Biology constituting a biological science major) as required by CLIA
  • Preferred 3 years of experience in a clinical laboratory
  • Tennessee state Medical Technologist/Technician (MT/MLT) license is a plus
  • National certification (ASCP or AMT) eligibility is required
  • Must meet CLIA requirements of testing personnel.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment
  • Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems are a plus
  • High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
  • Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
  • Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needsLabcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
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