Lead Medical Technician – Lab – FT – 1st Shift

The Lead Medical Technologist is responsible for the technical and / or direct supervision of laboratory section(s) or shift. They are responsible for the implementation and performance of testing . In addition they are responsible for the policies, procedures, quality assurance, quality control, safety, and infection control practices within their respective departments. Ability is required to conduct and interpret laboratory tests, to organize, analyze, and evaluate controls and methods, and to establish an effective working relationship with others. Serves as on-site supervisor for the department as scheduled.

education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related science field.

License/Certification/Registration: MT(ASCP) or CLS(NCA) or equivalent certification or registration.

experience Required: Minimum of four years experience as a Medical Technologist in a clinical setting.

DeKalb Regional Medical Center celebrated its 35th anniversary in October 2021. Throughout its history, the team of healthcare providers here have been proud to serve the people of Fort Payne, Alabama.

Today, DeKalb Regional is 134-beds and offers comprehensive services including cardiac catheterization, geriatric psychiatric services, women’s and children’s services, bariatric services, orthopedics services, and many more. DeKalb Regional and its physicians serve patients from throughout Northeast Alabama and Western Georgia.

DeKalb Regional is committed to providing quality care close to home. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and the American College of Cardiology as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. It was also awarded the 2023 Get with the Guidelines Rural Stroke Bronze Quality Award from the American Heart Association. In fall of 2023, DeKalb Regional was one of seven hospitals in Alabama to receive an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group.

DeKalb Regional Medical Center has 500 employees and more than 100 members of the medical staff.

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