Medical Technology Lead

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Palmer, AK

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About The Position

The Medical Technologist Lead coordinates, oversees, and ensures quality laboratory operations within an assigned laboratory section. The role is responsible for testing accuracy, quality control, regulatory compliance, equipment maintenance, staff training, and competency assessments. The Lead serves as a technical resource, ensures compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and performs laboratory testing as needed. This position performs and reports moderate- and high-complexity laboratory tests; oversees daily workflow, supplies, and staffing coordination; monitors quality control and proficiency testing; trains and evaluates staff; maintains equipment and the Laboratory Information System; supports accreditation readiness; and assists with phlebotomy and specimen collection as needed. The role maintains regular and reliable attendance and complies with applicable policies and standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science.
2–4 years of experience as a Medical Technologist in a clinical laboratory setting.
MLS – Medical Lab Scientist (formerly MT) certification through ASCP, AAB, AMT, or an equivalent certification agency.
State license where applicable.
Proficiency in laboratory methodologies, instrument troubleshooting, and workflow optimization.
Strong understanding of quality control, proficiency testing, and regulatory compliance requirements, including CAP, CLIA, and Joint Commission.
Ability to train and mentor staff, conduct competency evaluations, and ensure adherence to best practices.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills to identify and resolve laboratory issues promptly.
Strong organizational and communication skills for clear and accurate reporting of laboratory data.
Knowledge of laboratory information systems (LIS) and electronic medical record (EMR) software.

Nice To Haves

0–2 years of previous leadership, training, or quality management experience within a laboratory environment.
Additional certification in a specialized laboratory area, such as microbiology, hematology, or blood bank.

Responsibilities

Perform, verify, and report moderate- and high-complexity laboratory tests accurately and promptly in compliance with applicable standards.
Oversee daily laboratory operations, including workflow, supply inventory, and staffing coordination.
Monitor quality control, troubleshoot discrepancies, and ensure proficiency testing is completed and reported on time.
Conduct staff competency assessments and provide training, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained according to manufacturer guidelines; troubleshoot malfunctions and escalate issues to the Administrative Lab Director as necessary.
Oversee safety compliance, including PPE use, infection control protocols, and adherence to the laboratory safety plan.
Communicate instrument malfunctions, quality control issues, unusual patient results, and regulatory updates among laboratory administration, supervisors, and staff.
Support accreditation readiness through data collection, audits, and documentation for regulatory inspections, including CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, and OSHA.
Maintain and update the Laboratory Information System (LIS), ensuring proper test entry and results reporting and compliance with informatics policies.
Assist with phlebotomy and specimen collection as needed, ensuring patient identification, sample integrity, and compliance with collection protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.