Lead Medical Lab Scientist
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)
- 3 years of hospital experience
- 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
Responsibilities
- Leading all aspects of operation in assigned section/team/department
- Preparation and maintenance of records, reports, policies and procedures
- Analysis of testing methodologies
- Employee training/staffing
- Technical oversight
- Compliance
- Coordinating tasks, priorities, goals and achievements with management
- Assisting with test validations
- Assisting with regulatory compliance
- Assisting with quality control/assurance
- Assisting with maintenance within assigned area
- Performing a variety of 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
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
