Laboratory Lead Technologist, Histology Lab (Medical Lab)
- Charlottesville, VA
- $31.35-50.16 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Under the supervision of the Faculty Advisor and the Laboratory Manager the Section Leader is responsible for planning maintaining and monitoring all of the functions within a defined scope of testing within the department including ensuring that the department meets all standards set forth by CAP TJC CMS and AABB.
- Maintains procedures and equipment for specified area of departmental testing.
- Maintains compliance with all standards set forth by relative accrediting agencies.
- Ensures appropriate instrument/equipment quality control performance and maintenance.
- Maintains appropriate inventories and effectively manages use of supplies and reagents.
- Performs laboratory procedures.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree with completion of a NAACLS approved MLS/CLS program OR Bachelor’s in Biology/Chemistry or related science OR Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from a NAACLS approved MLT program OR Associate Degree or 60 semester hours with 6 hours in Chemistry and 6 hours in Biology and Accredited MLT Training
Experience: 3 years relevant experience
License/Certification: MLT, MT or categorical ASCP, or equivalent requiredHistotechnologist/Histotechnician
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or High School or High School Equivalency in Compliance with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act & Amendments (CLIA)
Experience: 3 years relevant experience for Bachelor’s degree or 5 years relevant experience for HS diploma
License/Certification: HT or HTL, ASCP or equivalent preferredOTHER SKILLS:
- Experience in defined scope of testing