Lead Clinical Laboratory Technologist (70865)

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: United Digestive’s Lead Clinical Laboratory Technologist is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Orange City stool-testing laboratory, including specimen processing, testing, quality activities, and laboratory maintenance. This position performs gastrointestinal pathogen testing using the BioFire FilmArray Torch and fecal calprotectin and elastase testing using the DiaSorin LIAISON XL.

Working independently as the primary on-site laboratory professional, the technologist manages specimens from receipt through testing or referral, including applying established payer guidelines to determine which specimens are retained for in-house testing and which are routed to approved third-party laboratories. The position requires a high degree of autonomy, organization, technical competence, and accountability.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Laboratory Testing and Specimen Management
• Manage stool specimens from receipt and accessioning through testing, storage, and disposition.
• Perform GI pathogen testing using the BioFire FilmArray Torch.
• Perform fecal calprotectin and elastase testing using the DiaSorin LIAISON XL.
• Review results and ensure testing meets established quality and laboratory requirements.
• Payer-Based Specimen Routing
• Apply established payer and testing guidelines to determine appropriate specimen routing.
• Identify specimens for in-house testing versus referral to approved third-party laboratories.
• Prepare, document, and track specimens referred for external testing.
• Escalate payer or testing exceptions that fall outside established guidelines.
• Quality and Regulatory Compliance
• Perform testing in accordance with CLIA, Florida requirements, manufacturer instructions, and laboratory procedures.
• Complete required quality control, maintenance, proficiency testing, and competency activities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and inspection-ready laboratory documentation.
• Identify, troubleshoot, document, and escalate quality or compliance concerns as appropriate.
• Laboratory Operations
• Independently prioritize and manage the laboratory's daily testing workload.
• Maintain equipment, reagents, supplies, and appropriate laboratory conditions.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance and coordinate troubleshooting or vendor support.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient laboratory environment.
• Policies, Procedures and Continuous Readiness
• Maintain and follow laboratory policies, procedures, logs, and process documentation.
• Support validation/verification and implementation of new or modified testing processes.
• Participate in quality improvement and corrective action activities.
• Maintain continuous operational and regulatory readiness.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE:

• Required:
• Meets CLIA requirements for personnel performing high-complexity testing and all applicable Florida clinical laboratory personnel requirements.
• Holds, or is eligible to obtain before independently performing patient testing, the applicable Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist license and required specialty designation(s).
• Education and laboratory training appropriate for high-complexity clinical laboratory testing.
• Demonstrated clinical laboratory experience, including quality control, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain accountability for daily laboratory operations.
• Preferred:
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or another qualifying biological or chemical science.
• ASCP certification or comparable nationally recognized clinical laboratory credential.
• Experience with molecular infectious-disease testing and/or BioFire FilmArray/Torch.
• Experience with the DiaSorin LIAISON XL, fecal calprotectin, fecal elastase, or other specialty gastrointestinal testing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Travel required as business needs dictate.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:

United Digestive is a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

United Digestive is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected classification or status.