Senior Medical Lab Scientist - Independent, Lab Oversight

Piedmont; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newton Hospital in Covington, GA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist who can independently perform and supervise routine and complex laboratory testing for patients of all ages, using established procedures and quality control practices.

The ideal candidate will hold ASCP/AMT/AAB certification, a high school diploma with related coursework or a bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, and at least three years of experience in a clinical laboratory.

Qualifications

• Education requirements: high school diploma with additional coursework and clinical training to qualify for testing/certification as a medical technologist.
• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or related life/biological science is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs laboratory procedures for which trained and demonstrated competency.
• Independently performs laboratory testing on patients of all ages using professional knowledge to execute, interpret and analyze results.
• Oversees technical activities of the section or department in the absence of the lead or supervisor.

Education

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with college/technical training and clinical experience to meet testing certification requirements

Bachelors Degree in clinical laboratory science, biomedical science, medical technology or life/biological science (biology/biochemistry/microbiology) preferred

Job description

Piedmont Newton Hospital in Covington, GA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist who can independently perform and supervise routine and complex laboratory testing for patients of all ages, using established procedures and quality control practices.

The ideal candidate will hold ASCP/AMT/AAB certification, a high school diploma with related coursework or a bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, and at least three years of experience in a clinical laboratory.