Laboratory Technical Lead (Bachelors)
US-ID-Boise
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Req #: 102716
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: * We're hiring a Technical Lead for the Boise Blood Bank, a frontline leadership role supporting quality, operations, training, and daily workflow in our Transfusion Services department. This position is a blend of bench expertise and leadership accountability, ideal for someone who thrives in both technical detail and people development. You'll work side by side with a highly skilled team, helping to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care for our patients. We're looking for someone who brings: * Strong technical knowledge in blood banking and transfusion medicine * A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset * Commitment to psychological safety, respectful communication, and team growth * The ability to coach others while continuously learning yourself * Dedication to consistency, clarity, and follow-through-especially in high-pressure moments You'll play a critical role in shaping team culture, mentoring newer staff, and advancing quality initiatives that impact patient outcomes across the region. If you're passionate about people, processes, and progress, we'd love to meet you. This role helps uphold St. Luke's mission of improving the health of the people in the communities we serve and lives out our iCARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Qualifications: * Education: Bachelor's degree. * Experience: 4 years' experience. * Certification: Must have one of the following: * Blood Banking (ASCP_BB) * Chemistry (ASCP_C) * Cytogenetics (CYGT) * Cytotechnologist (ASCP_CT) * Hematology (ASCP_H) * Histotechnologist (ASCP_HTL) * Microbiology (ASCP_M) * Molecular Biology (ASCP_MB) * Medical Lab Scientist (ASCP_MLS) * Medical Technologist (ASCP_MT or AMT_MT) * Medical Lab Technician (ASCP-MLT). Responsibilities: The Laboratory Technical Lead oversees and administers a variety of tests. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. May organize workflow and technical direction of others. Is familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. * Responsible for quality assurance within respective service line. * Tests specimens in an accurate, organized and prioritized manner following laboratory procedures and policies to ensure quality and time guidelines in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements. Participates in creation and review of procedures and policies as appropriate for assigned duties. * Collects a variety of specimens as required by specific section needs, with skill and sensitivity to needs of the patient. * Ensures specimens are properly identified, collected, labeled and stored. * Verifies accuracy and validity of test results. * Instructs trainees in procedures and techniques of performing tests. * Performs instrument maintenance according to section procedures. * Maintains inventory of supplies. * Maintains safe and clean working environment. * Responsible for trainee and staff competency validation. * Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: * Education: Bachelor's degree. * Experience: 4 years' experience. * Certification: Must have one of the following: * Blood Banking (ASCP_BB) * Chemistry (ASCP_C) * Cytogenetics (CYGT) * Cytotechnologist (ASCP_CT) * Hematology (ASCP_H) * Histotechnologist (ASCP_HTL) * Microbiology (ASCP_M) * Molecular Biology (ASCP_MB) * Medical Lab Scientist (ASCP_MLS) * Medical Technologist (ASCP_MT or AMT_MT) * Medical Lab Technician (ASCP-MLT).
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