* Directs and assists clerical, lab assistants, and technologists with laboratory work flow.

* Accountable for performance and documentation required in work area on a daily basis.

* Maintains a wide base of knowledge and is capable of handling problems in areas assigned, taking and documenting corrective action as appropriate according to department guidelines.

* Standardizes, calibrates, performs preventive maintenance, and performs in-depth troubleshooting on laboratory equipment and instruments.

* Assists in the development and/or designing of new test procedures and/or methodologies; participates/leads in the evaluation, correlation, and introduction of new instruments or procedures.

* Performs laboratory test on blood, urine, body fluids and other specimens to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

*Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of current policies and procedures through conduct of daily duties.

* Performs other special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned. Assumes designated functions of the supervisor in his/her absence according to College of American Pathologists and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments requirements.

* Maintains inventory and orders in sufficient quantities to meet test requirements with minimal waste.

* Attends necessary departmental meetings.

* Monitors results, quality control and proficiency testing results, applying rules and corrective actions according to department guidelines.

* Ensures maintenance schedules are followed, instrument validation/testing is done, and maintains appropriate records for certification and regulatory agencies.

* Responsible for quality assurance program for area(s) with assistance from the area Med Tech II and the Laboratory supervisor(s).

* Responsible for successful regulatory inspections of area(s).

* Actively leads and/or participates in process improvement activities and other duties as assigned.

* Maintains policies and procedures and guidelines of practice.

* Trains new or less skilled personnel procedures, equipment, and policies (safety, hospital, laboratory). Is a technical resource for the area.

* Evaluates and documents staff competency according to regulations and accreditation requirements.

* Educates technologists in preparing for annual competencies.

* Assesses the clerical and technical needs of the medical laboratory scientist II's and assists them in accomplishing their duties and goals.

* Sends tests to references lab(s) and verifies accuracy of reference testing and orders. Is a resource for the lab assistants, nurses and physicians.

* Provides direction and guidance for questions and/or problems referred by other laboratory and/or hospital personnel concerning specimen acceptability, unusual or discrepant results, instrument or method problems, and/or out-of-control situations. Communicates with nurses, physicians, health-care workers and public concerning lab results, procedures and technology.

* Keeps supervisor/ manager/director-appraised of employee performance and conduct issues.

* Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the NHA reporting tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.

* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.

* If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.

* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.