Lead Medical Technologist

Northside Hospital Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is looking for a Lead Medical Technologist to ensure high standards in laboratory operations. The candidate should have relevant degrees and certifications, excellent communication skills, and experience in clinical laboratory settings. This role includes overseeing shifts and ensuring compliance with procedures.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Eligible for certification examination from agencies like ASCP, NCA, AMT.

Responsibilities

• Oversee laboratory operations and monitor shift while assisting the supervisor.
• Perform duties of a Medical Technologist III.

Skills

Communication

Laboratory Procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science

Associate's Degree in laboratory science

Graduate of a Military Program in Science

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 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.

Work Hours:

Mon - Fri: 10:30p-7a with rotating weekends

Weekend Requirements:

Yes- Rotating Basis

On-Call Requirements:

No