Lead Medical Laboratory Technologist — Quality & Impact

Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Job summary

Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation in Atlanta seeks a Technical Specialist to lead the technologist team and oversee subspecialty technical operations. This role partners with the Section Manager to support workflow efficiency, staff development, education, quality initiatives, and admin responsibilities.

The position requires a high level of autonomy and judgment; eligibility includes a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field, ASCP/NCA MLS certification, and 1+ year hospital

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related field is required.
• With Bachelor's Degree: at minimum one year of experience in a hospital clinical laboratory is required.
• Without Bachelor's Degree: five or more years of experience in the specialty area is required.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by the ASCP or NCA is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors technical functions in area of responsibility, including quality control and quality assurance review.
• Prepares policies and procedures for subspecialty and contributes to the section policies and procedures manual.
• Participates in hiring by reviewing resumes and providing input to hiring decisions.
• Schedules departmental in-services and continuing education opportunities for staff.
• Prioritizes and monitors workload and may bench work as needed.
• Instructs testing personnel in procedures and new methods, and participates in staff evaluations.
• Troubleshoots instruments and initiates remedial actions.
• Monitors proficiency and competency testing; supports department goals and CQI.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field

ASCP MLS certification / NCA certification

Job description

Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation in Atlanta seeks a Technical Specialist to lead the technologist team and oversee subspecialty technical operations. This role partners with the Section Manager to support workflow efficiency, staff development, education, quality initiatives, and admin responsibilities.

The position requires a high level of autonomy and judgment; eligibility includes a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field, ASCP/NCA MLS certification, and 1+ year hospital