A Clinical Laboratory Scientist analyzes samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes within a medical laboratory or healthcare facility. Perform complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests. Looks for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms, tests for drug levels in the blood to show how a patient is responding to treatment.
Lead Lab Technologist Aiken Regional Medical Centers - 3.4 North Augusta, SC Job Details Full-time 20 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Referral program Qualifications CPI Certification Bachelor's degree Medical laboratory work experience
Full Job Description Responsibilities:
Lead Lab Technologist Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease. Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health ( Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health ), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater ), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services( Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services ), imaging, and wound care.
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https://www.aikenregional.com
Position Description:
This associate assumes technical responsibility for a clinical section of the laboratory. They are responsible for ensuring that all people working in the department are properly trained and competent. They also ensure that the department meets all regulatory requirements. They work in close contact with the Clinical Lab Manager in the day-to-day operations.
Duties:
Acts as a resource and provides technical advice to physician, nursing and laboratory associates in clinical laboratory procedures. Actively participates and maintains always survey readiness. Troubleshoots and displays leadership role in the absence of the POC, manager and director. Effectively performs, documents and reviews QA activities following SOP. Communicates with lab leadership on concerns affecting lab operations, quality and errors. Monitor performance of PT surveys in the department section and provide corrective action appropriately and education when needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Benefit Highlights Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months Culture of Excellence - Employee Recognition program Challenging and rewarding work environment Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities SoFi student loan refinancing program 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our
Bachelor's degree in Lab Science required. 2 years of experience in the department for which they will be responsible. Must be able to demonstrate competency in the area. Registered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology or an equivalent registry preferred. Advanced CPI for FED staff only is required or obtained within 90 days of hire. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
