Medical Lab Technologist (MLT) Lead

Medical University of South Carolina•Lancaster, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to step into a leadership role where science meets purpose? We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Medical Lab Tech Lead to help drive excellence in our inpatient hospital laboratory. If you thrive under pressure, love solving complex problems, and enjoy mentoring others—this is your moment. As our Lab Lead, you’ll be at the center of operations—guiding your team, ensuring quality, and delivering accurate results that directly impact patient care. Act as a key liaison between lab staff and leadership Help resolve technical and personnel challenges in real time Lead team-building efforts and foster a positive, collaborative environment Recommend workflow improvements to enhance patient care Assist in implementing cutting-edge lab technologies Serve as a subject matter expert and go-to problem solver Support staff competency, training, and performance development Maintain inspection readiness and accreditation compliance at all times If you’re ready to lead from the bench and beyond, apply today and help shape the future of laboratory excellence. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (or related field)
Meets CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489) requirements for testing personnel
Certification: MLT (ASCP)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with the American Heart Association
Strong communication, leadership, and customer service skills
Ability to stay calm and effective in emergency/high-pressure situations

Responsibilities

Perform moderate & high complexity testing on blood and body fluid specimens
Oversee assigned laboratory discipline(s) and daily workflows
Ensure accuracy and reliability through QC, calibration, and maintenance
Utilize and maintain proficiency in the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
Maintain records and stats in compliance with regulatory standards
Collaborate with phlebotomy and clinical staff to ensure proper specimen collection
Troubleshoot equipment, test methods, and specimen issues
Train and mentor new staff and students
Communicate critical results and issues to medical and nursing teams
Review and oversee technical staff performance
Support a culture of teamwork, accountability, and innovation
Act as a key liaison between lab staff and leadership
Help resolve technical and personnel challenges in real time
Lead team-building efforts and foster a positive, collaborative environment
Recommend workflow improvements to enhance patient care
Assist in implementing cutting-edge lab technologies
Serve as a subject matter expert and go-to problem solver
Support staff competency, training, and performance development
Maintain inspection readiness and accreditation compliance at all times