Laboratory Lead Technologist — Quality & Compliance

Merit Health Central; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401k matching

Student loan support

Competitive pay

Job summary

Merit Health Central in Jackson, MS is seeking a Medical Technologist Lead to coordinate and oversee quality laboratory operations across sections. You will ensure testing accuracy, compliance with CLIA, CAP, and Joint Commission standards, and serve as a technical resource for staff.

The role includes training and evaluating staff, maintaining LIS/EMR systems, coordinating workflow, inventory, and safety protocols, and supporting accreditation readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field is required.
• 2–4 years of experience as a Medical Technologist in a clinical laboratory.
• 0–2 years leadership, training, or quality management in a lab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports moderate/high-complexity tests per CLIA, CAP standards.
• Oversees daily lab operations: workflow, inventory, staffing.
• Monitors QC, resolves discrepancies, manages proficiency testing.
• Conducts staff competency assessments and training.
• Maintains equipment; liaises with LIS/EMR and safety.
• Ensures safety compliance and PPE usage.
• Supports accreditation readiness and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Instrument troubleshooting

LIS / EMR

Staff training

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

EMR software

Job description

Merit Health Central in Jackson, MS is seeking a Medical Technologist Lead to coordinate and oversee quality laboratory operations across sections. You will ensure testing accuracy, compliance with CLIA, CAP, and Joint Commission standards, and serve as a technical resource for staff.

The role includes training and evaluating staff, maintaining LIS/EMR systems, coordinating workflow, inventory, and safety protocols, and supporting accreditation readiness.