Technologist - Medical - Lead

Job Category : Allied Health

Work Shift / Schedule :

12 Hr Evening - Morning

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About the Role : Job Summary

The Lead Technologist is responsible for the ongoing assessment of test systems and for ensuring timely and accurate testing in the clinical area to which they are assigned. Because of their experience and level of expertise, they are also responsible for the training and supervision of other staff technologists and technicians. The clinical areas that might designate a lead technologist are : Blood Bank, Hematology, Microbiology, Specimen Processing and Chemistry. The lead technologist must maintain sufficient clinical and managerial expertise to function as an assistant to the Laboratory Section Supervisor and perform those duties in the Section Supervisor's absence. Also, the lead technologist is expected to display initiative, excellent verbal and written communication skills and be proactive in dealing with the day-to-day responsibilities and problem resolution in the department. This leadership role requires working closely with the Lab Section Supervisor, Lab Administration, Pathologists. This position will care for patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications : ASCP, NCA, or AMT. Meets the requirements of the State of Georgia.
• Educational Requirements : Bachelors Degree. Technologist should have Medical Technology training through an accredited school and successful completion of examination approved from one the following agencies (ASCP, NCA, AAB and HEW) or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Technologist who possess the technician qualification under provisions above and recently moved into state or completed the academic and / or training requirements may be temporarily classified once as technicians for 18 months to afford them an opportunity to successfully complete an approved qualifying exam.
• Minimum Experience : Technical expertise in Medical Technology.
• Other :

Preferred Job Qualifications

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

Physical Demands

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.