Lead Medical Lab Scientist

Overview : Experience the advantages of real career change ​ ​ ​ Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you’ll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You’ll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future. Responsibilities : RESPONSIBLE FOR : 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 : MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED : High School diploma or equivalent required plus a sufficient number of college and / or technical school courses and clinical training to satisfy the requirements for testing and certification as a medical technologist by an approved certifying agency. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED : Bachelor's Degree in clinical laboratory science, biomedical science, medical technology or in a life / biological science (biology, biochemistry, microbiology, etc.) preferred MINIMUM LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW : Three (3) years of hospital experience required. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS : 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. AAB provisional certification not accepted. Business Unit : Name : Piedmont Newnan Hospital