Lead Medical Lab Scientist - Blood Bank
@ Piedmont HealthcareLead Medical Lab Scientist - Blood Bank
About the job
Join Piedmont Fayette Hospital as a Lead Medical Lab Scientist in the Blood Bank. Lead team operations, ensure quality, compliance, and support physicians with accurate lab testing.
Requirements
- 3 years hospital experience
- Leadership or supervisory experience
- Laboratory skills
- Team coordination
Qualifications
- H.S
- Diploma or GED
- Bachelors in biological sciences preferred
- Medical technologist certification required
- Provisional certification not accepted
Full job description
Overview:
Under the direction of laboratory management, is responsible for leading all aspects of operation in assigned section/team/department, including preparation and maintenance of records, reports, policies and procedures; analysis of testing methodologies, employee training/staffing, technical oversight, and compliance. Works in collaboration with team members to ensure that tasks, priorities, goals and achievements are coordinated with management. Assist with test validations, regulatory compliance, quality control/assurance, and maintenance within assigned area. Perform a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating and preventing disease.
Responsibilities:
Under the direction of laboratory management, is responsible for leading all aspects of operation in assigned section/team/department, including preparation and maintenance of records, reports, policies and procedures; analysis of testing methodologies, employee training/staffing, technical oversight, and compliance. Works in collaboration with team members to ensure that tasks, priorities, goals and achievements are coordinated with management. Assist with test validations, regulatory compliance, quality control/assurance, and maintenance within assigned area. Perform a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating and preventing disease.
Qualifications:
Education
- H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
- Bachelor's Degree in clinical laboratory science, biomedical science, medical technology or in a life / biological science (biology, biochemistry, microbiology, etc.) Preferred
Work Experience
- 3 years of hospital experience Required
- Previous lead or supervisory experience Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- Certification as a medical technologist or medical laboratory scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), AMT (American Medical Technologists) or AAB (American Association of Bioanalysts) according to the qualifications through the State of Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility, Clinical Laboratory regulations. Upon Hire Required
- AAB provisional certification not accepted