Lead Laboratory Technician

Parkridge Health System; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Education support

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN seeks a Lead Laboratory Technician to oversee chemistry operations, collect and prepare specimens, and ensure accurate reporting of results. You will verify regulatory compliance, maintain equipment, manage QC, and mentor other lab staff.

Requires an Associate Degree, ASCP/AAB/AMT certification, and at least one year in a hospital laboratory setting. This role supports patient care by delivering timely, precise laboratory data in a high-volume, diverse

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s preferred.
• ASCP, AAB, AMT or equivalent licensing accepted.
• At least one year of experience in a complex hospital lab.

Responsibilities

• The Lead collects and prepares specimens and performs laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
• Verifies, records and reports lab results in an accurate and timely manner on all performed tests.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital policies; maintains cleanliness of equipment and work area.
• Serves as lead technologist for Chemistry and oversees instrument operation, maintenance and quality control.

Skills

Lead laboratory procedures

Laboratory supervision

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Specimen handling

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in medical technology

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Lead Laboratory Technician today with Parkridge Medical Center.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Position Summary

The Lab Lead collects and prepares specimens and performs laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Verifies, records and reports lab results in an accurate and timely manner on all performed tests. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, hospital policies and laboratory procedures, including maintaining the cleanliness of all equipment, instruments and work area. In addition to MLT/MT responsibilities will serve as a lead technologist for the Chemistry. Will also have primary responsibility for instrument operation, maintenance, quality control and compliance with all regulatory standards pertaining to Chemistry.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

Education: Associate Degree required [Bachelor preferred]; NCCLS accredited or equivalent program

License/Certification: ASCP, AAB, AMT or equivalent

Experience: At least one year of working in a complex hospital lab

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state of the art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.