Laboratory Team Lead

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama in Montgomery, AL seeks a Laboratory Team Lead to provide technical expertise, supervise laboratory staff, and ensure accurate procedures in a fast-paced setting.

The role collaborates with Nurses and Physicians, manages tasks, meets deadlines, and contributes to continuous improvement in laboratory operations. Bachelor’s degree required; MLS certification; Master’s preferred; strong leadership and communication required. 2nd shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical/medical laboratory science, or medical technology program that meets CLIA technical supervisor qualifications required.
• Master’s or Doctoral degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Lab employees and assign tasks.
• Perform procedures accurately and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with Lab staff, Nurses, and Physicians.
• May have additional duties within the scope of the role.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Deadline management

Analytical skills

Independent and team work

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical/medical laboratory science or related

Master’s or Doctoral degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Summary

The Laboratory, Team Lead shall provide technical expertise, decision making, and problem solving based on knowledge of Laboratory techniques, principles, instruments, and their relationships. This individual shall supervise Lab employees, assign tasks, and perform procedures accurately and efficiently. The Team Lead shall communicate effectively with Lab staff, Nurses, and Physicians. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical/medical laboratory science, or medical technology program that meets CLIA technical supervisor qualifications required. Master’s or Doctoral degree preferred.

License / Certification

Active ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or equivalent certification required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software.
• Strong team leadership skills, strong organization, interpersonal, and customer relations skills.
• Must be able to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, and excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to develop trust with leaders in the organizations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient computer skills, proven track record of successful performance.
• Ability to understand complex multifactor situations and bring appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center South

Job

Laboratory Team Lead

Laboratory, Team Lead

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

2nd Shift (United States of America)