Clinical Lab Team Leader - Point of Care

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives. LabCorp is seeking a Point of Care Clinical Laboratory Team Leader to join our team at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown in Nashville, Tennessee   Work Schedule:    Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm with occasional weekends. start/end time flexible.   Job Responsibilities:      ​​Responsible for overseeing waived and moderate complexity point-of-care testing Provide training and ongoing support to nursing and clinical staff Develops, coordinates, and documents training and competency assessments for nursing and clinical staff performing POC testing. Collaborates with laboratory leadership, nursing leadership, and clinical departments to implement new testing platforms and workflow improvements. Serves as the subject matter expert for POC testing policies, procedures, and best practices. Manages POC instrumentation, including validation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and serve as a key resource for troubleshooting Identify and replenish testing supplies, reagents, and inventory to support uninterrupted operations. Conducts regular rounding on patient care units to support nursing staff, troubleshoot point-of-care testing issues, and ensure adherence to quality and competency standards. Monitors quality control, proficiency testing, and corrective actions to ensure accurate and reliable test results. Reviews quality metrics, compliance reports, and testing records to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Investigates testing discrepancies, quality events, and non-compliance issues and implements corrective actions. Participates in regulatory inspections, audits, and accreditation surveys related to point-of-care testing. Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology   Tennessee Medical Laboratory Supervisor License or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire 5 or more years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist/Technician ASCP Certification Preferred Qualifications:   One or more years of experience as a Point of Care Lead/Coordinator/Specialist One or more years of prior leadership experience ​ Additional Job Standards:   In lieu of education requirements listed above, non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may meet education requirement   Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP and relevant state regulations   Familiarity with laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures   Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal   Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office     High level   of attention to detail with strong organizational and prioritization skills    Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to make decisions in a   fast paced   environment    Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position   Able to pass a standardized color blindness test     Are you detail oriented, process focused, and enjoy leading others ?