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. The hospital has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and coronary artery disease. Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services including behavioral health, emergency medical care, orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation, imaging, and wound care.

About the role

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, and that the department meets all regulatory requirements. They work in close contact with the Clinical Lab Manager in the day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a resource and provides technical advice to physicians, nursing, and laboratory associates in clinical laboratory procedures.
• Actively participates in and maintains survey readiness at all times.
• Troubleshoots and displays a 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.
• Monitors performance of PT surveys in the department section and provides corrective action and education when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Benefits

• 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

Universal Health Services (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, with annual revenues of $17.4 billion in 2025. UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services across 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.