Med Lab Tech Lead

Job description

Job Summary The Medical Laboratory Technician Lead works under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor and utilizes comprehensive practical and theoretical knowledge in Clinical Chemistry, Immunology, and Special Chemistry to support operations within the Chemistry Laboratory. Serving as a key resource for other technicians in the department, the Tech Lead provides guidance and support as needed. Essential Functions: - Follows all Laboratory and Hospital safety policies. - Operates all department equipment safely and according to procedure. - Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshoots instrument failures to best of ability alerting proper personnel of equipment problems. - Follows all department QC procedures and troubleshoots QC failures with proper documentation. - Maintains technical competency and seeks clarification when necessary. - Effectively utilizes all necessary LIS functions. - Assists Supervisor in maintaining adequate inventory of reagents and supplies necessary for testing. - Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization and staff development. - Accounts for all specimens on the pending log and relays courses of actio...