Lead Medical Lab Scientist

Piedmont Healthcare; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a leader for its laboratory team in Fayetteville, Georgia. This position involves working the night shift, ensuring operational excellence, compliance with regulations, and collaboration with team members.

Qualified candidates should have a H.S. Diploma or GED, with a preference for a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field. Certification as a medical technologist is required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Certification as a medical technologist or laboratory scientist by ASCP, AMT, or AAB is required upon hire.
• 3 years of hospital experience required.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of operation in assigned section/team/department.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with team members on tasks and goal coordination.

Skills

Technical oversight

Employee training

Quality control

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in clinical laboratory science or related field

Job description

Overview

7 on/7 off Night shift

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

• 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

Business Unit: Company Name

Piedmont Fayette Hospital