Lead Medical Lab Scientist

Piedmont Healthcare; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus Available

Job summary

A community health organization in Conyers is seeking a Medical Technologist to lead operations in a clinical setting. Candidates should have a high school diploma (GED) with a preference for a bachelor's degree in related fields. Responsibilities include overseeing laboratory operations, performing tests, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Previous hospital experience and certification as a medical technologist are required. This role involves vital collaboration with healthcare teams for patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 years of hospital experience.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Certification as a medical technologist or medical laboratory scientist required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of operation in assigned laboratory section.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Perform laboratory tests to assist in disease diagnosis.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Regulatory compliance

Employee training

Quality control/assurance

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Bachelor's in clinical laboratory science or related

Job description

Overview

Piedmont Rockdale is a 161-bed, acute care, not-for-profit community hospital in Conyers that has provided compassionate, patient-centered care to Rockdale County and surrounding communities since 1954. We offer 24-hour emergency care, plus most major medical, surgical and diagnostic services.

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus Available

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Bachelors Degree in clinical laboratory science, biomedical science, medical technology or in a life / biological science (biology, biochemistry, microbiology, etc.) Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years of hospital experience Required
• Previous lead or supervisory experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• 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