Lead Lab Technologist

Aiken Regional Medical Centers; North Augusta, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is seeking a Lead Lab Technologist to oversee a clinical section of the laboratory and ensure staff are trained and compliant.

You will work with the Clinical Lab Manager, maintain QA, and lead in day-to-day operations while providing technical expertise to physicians and nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Lab Science is required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a resource and provides technical advice to physician, nursing and laboratory associates in clinical laboratory procedures.
• Actively participates and maintains always survey readiness.
• Troubleshoots and displays leadership role in the absence of the POC, manager and director.
• Effectively performs, documents and reviews QA activities following SOP.
• Communicates with lab leadership on concerns affecting lab operations, quality and errors.
• Monitor performance of PT surveys in the department section and provide corrective action appropriately and education when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Lab Science

Job description

Responsibilities

Lead Lab Technologist

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease.

Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services(Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care.

Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com

Position Description:

This associate assumes technical responsibility for a clinical section of the laboratory. They are responsible for ensuring that all people working in the department are properly trained and competent. They also ensure that the department meets all regulatory requirements. They work in close contact with the Clinical Lab Manager in the day-to-day operations.

Duties

• Acts as a resource and provides technical advice to physician, nursing and laboratory associates in clinical laboratory procedures.
• Actively participates and maintains always survey readiness.
• Troubleshoots and displays leadership role in the absence of the POC, manager and director.
• Effectively performs, documents and reviews QA activities following SOP.
• Communicates with lab leadership on concerns affecting lab operations, quality and errors.
• Monitor performance of PT surveys in the department section and provide corrective action appropriately and education when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefit Highlights

• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
• Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Lab Science required.
• 2 years of experience in the department for which they will be responsible. Must be able to demonstrate competency in the area.
• Registered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology or an equivalent registry preferred. Advanced CPI for FED staff only is required or obtained within 90 days of hire.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.