Lead Medical Technologist

Northside Hospital; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Lead Medical Technologist to oversee multiple laboratory sections, perform MT III duties, and assist the supervisor. The role includes taking charge in the supervisor’s absence and ensuring smooth shift operations across all sections.

The candidate should have certification eligibility and be capable of adhering to standard regulatory requirements, with strong communication skills and attention to detail expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical/physical/biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology with eligibility for certification exam.
• Certification agencies include ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW).
• Associate's degree plus certification as MT/MLS/CLS with ASCP/NCA/AMT/AAB/HHS.
• Military program graduate with MT/MLS/CLS certification and 3 years' clinical lab experience.
• Must submit to a Color-Acuity screening Test.

Responsibilities

• Knowledgeable in operation of every laboratory section and monitor shift operation.
• Perform duties of Medical Technologist III; assist supervisor and take charge in absence of supervisor.
• Ensure procedures comply with proper standards and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Color acuity

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology

Associate's degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

Military program graduate with MT/MLS/CLS certification

Job description

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.

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.

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.