Lead Medical Laboratory Technologist - Night Shift

SouthCoast Health; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Earned Time Off

Wellbeing program

403B retirement with company match

Tuition assistance / loan forgiveness

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

SouthCoast Health in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Laboratory Lead Technologist to oversee the Laboratory/Pathology Department on the night shift. The role includes leading staff, coordinating scheduling, and ensuring quality and safety standards.

A Bachelor’s in Medical Technology with ASCP or equivalent certification is required, with Generalist experience preferred. Duties include performing analyses, training staff, and maintaining compliance with OSHA and POC programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or equivalent; minimum 36 semester hours in biology and physical sciences.
• MT (ASCP) certification or comparable agency approved by NC Health Certifying agencies required by hire.
• Generalist Technologist experience preferred.
• Role requires work in Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank and limited Microbiology testing.
• Fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19 or eligible for exemption with signed statement.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist Laboratory/Pathology Department operations.
• Perform laboratory analyses and identify critical or unexpected results.
• Consult with vendors to troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Investigate incidents, document and report findings.
• Prioritize and schedule staff assignments; train staff (4+ in-service trainings annually).
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and OSHA/POC programs.

Skills

Staff scheduling

In-service trainings

Quality & safety compliance

Laboratory workflow

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or equivalent with 36 semester hours in biology and physical sciences

Job description

SouthCoast Health in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Laboratory Lead Technologist to oversee the Laboratory/Pathology Department on the night shift. The role includes leading staff, coordinating scheduling, and ensuring quality and safety standards.

A Bachelor’s in Medical Technology with ASCP or equivalent certification is required, with Generalist experience preferred. Duties include performing analyses, training staff, and maintaining compliance with OSHA and POC programs.