Lead Medical Technologist

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Georgia seeks a Lead Medical Technologist to oversee laboratory operations, act as MT III, and support the supervisor as needed. The role requires ensuring compliance with standards and performing clinical lab procedures.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with MT/MLS certification, 3 years of clinical lab experience, and color-acuity screening. The position runs 9p–7:30a with no weekend work.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead Medical Technologist III duties and supervise in supervisor’s absence across all lab sections.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor’s degree in lab science

Associate’s degree in lab science + MT/MLS certification

Military program graduate + MT/MLS 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