Lead Medical Lab Technologist

Northside Hospital, Inc.; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital, Inc. in the Atlanta area is seeking a Lead Medical Technologist to oversee laboratory operations across sections and support the supervisor in shift coverage.

The role requires strong clinical laboratory expertise, eligible for certification (ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS), and a Bachelor's or equivalent with experience. Evening/night hours and rotating shifts are included to ensure 24/7 lab readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology with eligibility for certification.
• Associate’s degree in laboratory science with MT/MLS/CLS certification.
• Military program graduate with MT/MLS/CLS certification and 3 years’ lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of all laboratory sections and perform Lead MT duties.
• Assist supervisor and take charge in absence of supervisor.
• Monitor shift operation across the laboratory to ensure quality and compliance.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science or medical technology

Associate’s degree with MT/MLS/CLS certification

Military program in health sciences with MT/MLS/CLS certification

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

The Lead Medical Technologist must be knowledgeable in the operation of every laboratory section, perform the duties of a Medical Technologist III and assist the supervisor and take charge in the absence of the supervisor in monitoring shift operation in all sections of the laboratory.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution, and applicants must be eligible for an appropriate certification examination.
  • Acceptable certifying agencies include ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW)

OR

• Associate's degree in laboratory science (Chemical or Biological Science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution and certification as a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
  • Acceptable certifying agencies include ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW)

OR

• Graduate of a Military Program in Science (health science, biology, chemical, physical, medical technology) and certification as a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist. 1.Acceptable certifying agencies include ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW)
• Three (3) years’ experience in a clinical laboratory
• Ability to implement and perform clinical laboratory procedures according to proper standards and regulations.
• Must submit to a Color-Acuity screening Test

PREFERRED

• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Work Hours:

9p-7:30a

Weekend Requirements:

No