Lead Medical Lab Scientist

Piedmont Healthcare•Conyers, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of laboratory management, is responsible for leading all aspects of operation in assigned section/team/department, including preparation and maintenance of records, reports, policies and procedures; analysis of testing methodologies, employee training/staffing, technical oversight, and compliance. Works in collaboration with team members to ensure that tasks, priorities, goals and achievements are coordinated with management. Assist with test validations, regulatory compliance, quality control/assurance, and maintenance within assigned area. Perform a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating and preventing disease.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
3 years of hospital experience Required
Certification as a medical technologist or medical laboratory scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), AMT (American Medical Technologists) or AAB (American Association of Bioanalysts) according to the qualifications through the State of Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility, Clinical Laboratory regulations. Upon Hire Required
AAB provisional certification not accepted

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in clinical laboratory science, biomedical science, medical technology or in a life / biological science (biology, biochemistry, microbiology, etc.)
Previous lead or supervisory experience Preferred

Responsibilities

preparation and maintenance of records, reports, policies and procedures
analysis of testing methodologies
employee training/staffing
technical oversight
compliance
test validations
regulatory compliance
quality control/assurance
maintenance within assigned area
Perform a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating and preventing disease.