ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist Educator

Overview: This role involves coordinating, monitoring, and facilitating technical staff training and competency programs in a laboratory setting, ensuring compliance with OSHA, CLIA, CAP, and organizational policies. The position offers an opportunity to lead and enhance laboratory education within a dynamic healthcare environment serving the Southeastern United States region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and provide daily oversight of laboratory training and competency programs for all laboratory personnel.
• Review regulatory agency publications and standards, implement necessary changes in collaboration with Quality Assurance staff.
• Develop, conduct, and approve staff training on various laboratory topics.
• Identify and assist with remedial training needs, documenting and coordinating actions with management.
• Maintain comprehensive records of staff training and competency documentation.
• Conduct audits of training and competency processes to ensure compliance.
• Assist in developing evaluation criteria and identifying trends alongside Quality Supervisors, recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Serve as a resource to clarify policies and procedures for staff.
• Support development and validation of laboratory procedures in line with departmental and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare or assist with comprehensive and individual validation plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Formal Training:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science with clinical training across neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patient testing.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) through ASCP or equivalent credentials required.

Experience:

• Minimum of five years as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• Preferred experience in quality assurance, training, education, and competency assessment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements including safety, CAP, JCAHO, CLIA, and federal guidelines.
• Ability to investigate and evaluate new methodologies for management approval.
• Effective management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including listening, writing, and speaking.
• Familiarity with developmental models relevant to adolescent and adult patient care to guide staff training.
• Flexibility to work additional hours or shifts as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to operate equipment while sitting or standing.
• Moderate walking, standing, sitting, and lifting.
• Willingness to travel between multiple hospital sites.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and occasional toxic substances.
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or collaboratively.