Lead Medical Technologist

Northside Hospital; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is expanding and seeks a Lead Medical Technologist. The ideal candidate will oversee laboratory operations, perform necessary tests, and ensure compliance with standards. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in lab sciences and relevant certifications. Strong communication skills are preferred for this vital role.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in operation of every laboratory section.
• Three years’ experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Able to implement and perform clinical laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of a Medical Technologist III.
• Assist supervisor and take charge during absence.
• Monitor shift operation in all sections of the laboratory.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science

Associates Degree in laboratory science

Graduate of a Military Program in Science

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 a 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

• Associates Degree in laboratory science (Chemical or Biological Science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution and certification as a Medical Technologist.
  • 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.
  • 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.