Lead Medical Lab Scientist - Blood Bank, Days

Piedmont Healthcare; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare in Macon, Georgia is seeking a Laboratory Operations Lead to oversee all aspects of operation within the assigned laboratory team. Responsibilities include maintaining records, training staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have 3 years of hospital experience and a Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or a related field. Certification from ASCP or similar is required upon hire.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of operation in assigned section/team.
• Preparation and maintenance of records, reports, policies and procedures.
• Assisting with test validations and regulatory compliance.

Education

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Bachelors Degree in clinical laboratory science

Job description

Overview

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.

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