Medical Techno Lead - Hematology

Community Health Systems•Las Cruces, NM

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, ensuring compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements while performing laboratory testing as needed. The position performs, verifies, and reports moderate- and high-complexity laboratory tests and oversees daily operations, including workflow, inventory, and staffing coordination. It monitors quality control and proficiency testing, trains and evaluates staff, maintains equipment, and supports laboratory safety and accreditation readiness. The role also communicates with laboratory administration, maintains the Laboratory Information System, and assists with phlebotomy and specimen collection as needed. Regular, reliable attendance and compliance with all policies and standards are required. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

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.
Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong organizational and communication skills for clear and accurate laboratory data reporting.
Knowledge of laboratory information systems (LIS) and electronic medical record (EMR) software.
Authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer; immigration sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

0–2 years of previous experience in leadership, training, or quality management 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, ensuring timely, accurate, and reliable results in compliance with applicable regulatory standards.
Oversee daily laboratory operations, including workflow management, supply inventory, and staffing coordination.
Monitor quality control measures, troubleshoot discrepancies, and ensure proficiency testing is completed and reported within required timeframes.
Conduct staff competency assessments and provide ongoing 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 compliance with safety regulations, including proper use of PPE, infection control protocols, and the laboratory safety plan.
Communicate instrument malfunctions, quality-control issues, unusual patient results, and regulatory updates to laboratory administration, supervisors, and staff.
Support accreditation readiness by assisting with data collection, audits, and documentation for CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, and OSHA inspections.
Maintain and update the Laboratory Information System, ensuring proper test entry and results reporting and compliance with informatics policies.
Assist with phlebotomy and specimen collection as needed, ensuring proper 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.