Position Summary:

The Lead Lab Technologist assists in the oversight of the day to day operation of the Laboratory Section as well as performing as a Medical Technologist. The Lead Technologist will assist the Section Supervisor with reports, supplies, budgets, procedures, test development, training, and regulatory compliance. The Lead Lab Technologist analyses blood and body fluids as a diagnostic aid to the physicians by producing accurate and precise test results.

Qualifications:

A. Education:Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution.

Preferred Certification:MT (ASCP), MT (AMT), MLT (ASCP), MLT (AMT) or equivalent. Must meet CLIA education requirements for general supervision for high complexity testing.

B. Training and Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in clinical laboratory.

C. Job Knowledge: Must have a thorough understanding of Clinical Laboratory Procedures.

Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

A. Requires ability to lift and move boxes of supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.

B. Job requires extended periods of standing, walking, and use of stairway.

C. Job involves exposure to bio-hazardous materials, chemicals, and potential infectious diseases.