Medical Techno Lead - Hematology

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Las Cruces, NM

About The Position

The Medical Technologist Lead coordinates, oversees, and ensures quality laboratory operations within an assigned laboratory section. The role oversees testing accuracy, quality control, regulatory compliance, equipment maintenance, training, and staff 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 moderate- and high-complexity testing and supports daily laboratory operations, staff development, equipment maintenance, safety, accreditation readiness, and laboratory information system processes. It may also assist with phlebotomy and specimen collection as needed.

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 to identify and resolve laboratory issues promptly.
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 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 CLIA, CAP, and other regulatory standards.
Oversee daily laboratory operations, including workflow management, supply inventory, and staffing coordination.
Monitor quality control, troubleshoot discrepancies, and ensure proficiency testing is performed and reported on time.
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 needed.
Oversee compliance with safety regulations, PPE use, 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, including data collection, audits, and documentation for CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, and OSHA inspections.
Maintain and update the Laboratory Information System (LIS), including test entry and results reporting, in accordance with hospital and laboratory 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.