Lab Technical Lead

Job Requirements A Day in the Life of a Lab Technical Lead The Lab Technical Lead coordinates, plans and directs the daily functioning of the lab section. Performs laboratory testing, including waived, moderate and high complexity, to aid the physician in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients. Utilizes professional judgment and critical thinking skills to develop new procedures or methods, educate others and improve systems. Collaborates with all members of the health care team to provide quality patient care and exceptional customer service. Serves as a technical expert to other technical staff. Why Work at Cheyenne Regional? Employer Sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans 403(b) and 457(b) retirement options with 4% employer match Life Insurance Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Employer Sponsored Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program ANCC Magnet Hospital 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure) Tuition Reimbursement Program Dedicated Loan Forgiveness Advisory Service Here is

What You Will Be Doing:

Organizes and performs laboratory testing in lab areas that are assigned and in which employee is determined competent. Ensures that testing is in compliance with applicable laboratory governing bodies. Uses critical thinking skills and professional judgment to evaluate test results, troubleshoot complex lab problems and provide clinical interpretations and expertise to other healthcare staff. Assures quality results through the use and evaluation of control materials, proper instrument maintenance, proper daily documentation and collection and analysis of appropriate samples. Performs routine function checks and maintenance on laboratory analyzers, troubleshoots and repairs instrumentation. Utilizes laboratory information system (LIS) and network appropriately and efficiently. Provides leadership, training, and competency assessment to technical staff. Responsible for technical oversight of the lab section, leads special projects, provides suggestions to improve processes, and serves as a technical resource. Responsible for staff scheduling in section. Collaborates with Lab Manager and Director on employee evaluations within section. Responsible for oversight of inventory within section, which includes submitting orders for section supplies for daily operations, as well as collaborating with Lab Director on evaluating supply needs for capital budgets. Ensures that section resources (staff, equipment, supplies) are utilized in a manner that optimizes effectiveness while maintaining cost containment and minimizing waste. Ensures regulatory compliance of standards specific to section. Responsible for development of new and revisions to current standard operating procedures in accordance with regulatory guidelines and standards. Perform on-call duties when needed.

Desired Skills:

Maintains knowledge and skills applicable to the job through continuing education to comply with current state and certifying agency regulations Attention to minute detail Ability to positively interact with persons of different ethnic, spiritual, moral and cultural beliefs Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Shows willingness to read, understand, and follow all policies and procedures, as defined for the organization and department Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure Here is

What You Need:

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Blood Bank Technical Lead Only:

Certification (must meet one of the following): Current Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) OR the American Medical Technologists (AMT) Current Medical Technologist (MT) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) OR the American Medical Technologists (AMT) Current Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Current Technologist in Blood Banking (BB) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Two (2) or more years of blood bank experience

Chemistry Technical Lead Only:

Certification (must meet one of the following): Current Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) OR the American Medical Technologists (AMT) Current Medical Technologist (MT) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) OR the American Medical Technologists (AMT) Current Specialist in Chemistry (SC) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Current Technologist in Chemistry (C) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Two (2) or more years of chemistry experience

Microbiology Technical Lead Only:

Certification (must meet one of the following): Current Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) OR the American Medical Technologists (AMT) Current Medical Technologist (MT) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) OR the American Medical Technologists (AMT) Current Specialist in Microbiology (SM) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Current Technologist in Microbiology (M) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Two (2) or more years of microbiology experience including plate reading

Hematology Technical Lead Only:

Certification (must meet one of the following): Current Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) OR the American Medical Technologists (AMT) Current Medical Technologist (MT) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) OR the American Medical Technologists (AMT) Current Specialist in Hematology (SH) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Current Technologist in Hematology (H) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Two (2) or more years of hematology experience Nice to

Have:

Previous leadership experience

About Cheyenne Regional:

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of I ntegrity, Cari n g, Compa s sion, Res p ect, Serv i ce, Teamwo r k and E xcellence to great health. Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and

I.N.S.P.I.R.E.

(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!