Lead Medical Lab Scientist, Days
About The Position
Under the direction of laboratory management, the Lead Medical Lab Scientist leads all aspects of operations in an assigned section, team, or department. This includes preparing and maintaining records, reports, policies, and procedures; analyzing testing methodologies; employee training and staffing; technical oversight; and compliance. The role collaborates with team members to coordinate tasks, priorities, goals, and achievements with management. The position assists with test validations, regulatory compliance, quality control and assurance, and maintenance within the assigned area. It also performs a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating, and preventing disease.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Three years of hospital experience.
- Upon hire, certification as a medical technologist or medical laboratory scientist by ASCP, AMT, or AAB, in accordance with the qualifications through the State of Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility, Clinical Laboratory regulations.
- AAB provisional certification is not accepted.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, biomedical science, medical technology, or a life or biological science such as biology, biochemistry, or microbiology.
- Previous lead or supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of operations in the assigned section, team, or department under the direction of laboratory management.
- Prepare and maintain records, reports, policies, and procedures.
- Analyze testing methodologies.
- Support employee training and staffing.
- Provide technical oversight and ensure compliance.
- Coordinate tasks, priorities, goals, and achievements with management and team members.
- Assist with test validations, regulatory compliance, quality control and assurance, and maintenance within the assigned area.
- Perform laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating, and preventing disease.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
