Lead Lab Tech

Medical Center Hospital; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lead Lab Technologist at Medical Center Hospital supports the daily operation of the Laboratory Section and serves as a senior Medical Technologist. The role includes assisting the Section Supervisor with reports, supplies, budgets, procedures, test development, training, and regulatory compliance, while ensuring accurate test results.

Responsibilities focus on analyzing blood and body fluids as diagnostic aids for physicians, upholding high-quality standards, and maintaining compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• MT/MLT certification preferred (MT (ASCP), MT (AMT), MLT (ASCP), MLT (AMT) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day operation of the Laboratory Section.
• Assist Section Supervisor with reports, supplies, budgets, procedures, test development, training, and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze blood and body fluids as a diagnostic aid to physicians and produce accurate test results.

Skills

Clinical lab procedures

Blood analysis

Laboratory oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology

Job description

The Lead Lab Technologist assists in the oversight of the day to day operation of the Laboratory Section as well as performing as a Medical Technologist. The Lead Technologist will assist the Section Supervisor with reports, supplies, budgets, procedures, test development, training, and regulatory compliance. The Lead Lab Technologist analyses blood and body fluids as a diagnostic aid to the physicians by producing accurate and precise test results.

Qualifications:

A. Education:Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution.

Preferred Certification:MT (ASCP), MT (AMT), MLT (ASCP), MLT (AMT) or equivalent. Must meet CLIA education requirements for general supervision for high complexity testing.

B. Training and Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in clinical laboratory.

C. Job Knowledge: Must have a thorough understanding of Clinical Laboratory Procedures.

Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

A. Requires ability to lift and move boxes of supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.

B. Job requires extended periods of standing, walking, and use of stairway.

C. Job involves exposure to bio-hazardous materials, chemicals, and potential infectious diseases.