Lead Medical Technologist

City of Hope • Goodyear, AZ

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About The Position

The Lead Medical Technologist oversees day-to-day activities of assigned laboratory departments and serves as a support and subject matter expert for laboratory and hospital staff. This position oversees Chemistry and helps ensure regulatory compliance and smooth laboratory operations. The role performs routine and complex procedures with speed and accuracy, applies a deep understanding of the theory behind those procedures, and assists with decision-making, problem-solving, and troubleshooting. Other duties may be assigned by laboratory management.

The regular shift is 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The employee must be available to sign up for on-call shifts and provide coverage for other shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Medical Lab Science, Medical Lab Technology, or Biomedical Sciences from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of laboratory experience.
• ASCP or AMT certification, or eligibility to take the certification exam; certification must be completed within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities of assigned laboratory departments, including Chemistry.
• Serve as a support and subject matter expert for laboratory and hospital staff.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Help ensure smooth operation of the laboratory.
• Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures with speed and accuracy.
• Apply knowledge of the theory behind procedures and assist with decision-making, problem-solving, and troubleshooting.
• Perform other duties as assigned by laboratory management.
• Be available to sign up for on-call shifts and provide coverage for other shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree