Clinical Laboratory Leader

Job Summary

• Provides day to day supervision of laboratory operations and personnel involved in collection of samples, testing, and reporting lab results
• Provides guidance and is accessible to staff on-site, online, or by telephone whenever testing is performed
• Reviews all laboratory test reports for accuracy/believable results, completeness, and follow-up of significant abnormal results and critical values
• Performs testing, as needed, in the laboratory to cover work in the absence of other technologists or in cases of high volume
• Ensures compliance with Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation (COLA) standards and all federal and state regulations regarding laboratory testing, and communicates these requirements to staff
• Selects appropriate test methods based on review of methodologies, reliability of results, ease of incorporation into workflow, projected staffing changes, cost accounting, and review of test method performance in other laboratories
• Maintains testing procedures and policies; submits to medical director for review; and trains staff in accordance with any changes
• Resolves technical problems, including documentation of any corrective action taken
• Ensures proper function of laboratory equipment and provides technical training when needed
• Administers and maintains the laboratory information system (LIS) and interfaces to reference labs and the electronic medical record (EMR) system
• Evaluates competency of laboratory staff
• Develops systems to maintain adequate supplies required for testing
• Remains current on new technologies and methods

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or clinical (medical) laboratory science

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of experience in all phases of clinical laboratory testing
• 1 year in laboratory operations and supervision of laboratory staff

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Certification upon date of hire

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient in written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
• Instills commitment to organizational goals

Working Conditions / Demands

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

This is an in-person position.

Advertised Salary

$74,000 - $84,000 annually

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Operational

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Health Services

Job Family: Clinical Laboratory

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.