Lead Medical Technologist

Jefferson Memorial Hospital; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vis

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000

Educational Assistance

Competitive salary

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Tennessee is seeking a Lead Medical Technologist to coordinate and oversee clinical laboratory operations. You will ensure testing accuracy, QC, compliance with CLIA/CAP, and staff competency under the direction of the Lab Director.

The role requires leadership, strong problem-solving, and excellence in specimen handling, LIS/EMR usage, and communication with hospital staff to maintain high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science required.
• 2-4 years of experience as a Medical Technologist in a clinical laboratory setting required.
• 0-2 years leadership, training, or quality management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports moderate/high-complexity tests per CLIA, CAP, and standards.
• Oversees daily lab operations, workflow, staff coordination.
• Monitors QC and proficiency testing timelines.
• Conducts competency assessments and staff training.
• Maintains and troubleshoots equipment; liaises with Lab Director.
• Ensures safety and PPE compliance and infection control.
• Maintains LIS/EMR data entry and reporting accuracy.
• Assists with phlebotomy as needed.

Skills

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Staff training

Laboratory management

Instrument troubleshooting

LIS/EMR

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science

Tools

LIS software

EMR systems

Job description

Lead Medical Technologist

Shift: Full Time Days, Monday-Friday

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
• Educational Assistance
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Paid Time Off Available

Job Summary

The Medical Technologist Lead is responsible for coordinating, overseeing and ensuring quality laboratory operations within an assigned section of the laboratory. This role oversees testing accuracy, quality control, regulatory compliance, equipment maintenance, training, and staff competency assessments. The Medical Technologist Lead also serves as a technical resource, ensuring compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements while performing laboratory testing as needed.

Essential Functions

• Performs, verifies, and reports moderate and high-complexity laboratory tests, ensuring timely, accurate, and reliable results in compliance with CLIA, CAP, and other regulatory standards.
• Oversees daily laboratory operations, including workflow management, supply inventory, and staffing coordination, to ensure efficient and uninterrupted service.
• Monitors quality control (QC) measures, troubleshoots discrepancies, and ensures all proficiency testing is performed and reported within required timeframes.
• Conducts competency assessments for laboratory staff, providing ongoing training, mentorship, and performance evaluations in alignment with laboratory and hospital policies.
• Ensures all laboratory equipment is properly maintained, following manufacturer guidelines, troubleshooting malfunctions, and escalating issues to the Administrative Lab Director as necessary.
• Oversees compliance with safety regulations, ensuring proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), adherence to infection control protocols, and compliance with the laboratory safety plan.
• Acts as a liaison between laboratory administration, supervisors, and staff, effectively communicating instrument malfunctions, QC issues, unusual patient results, and regulatory updates.
• Supports accreditation readiness efforts, assisting with data collection, audits, and documentation for regulatory inspections, including CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, and OSHA.
• Maintains and updates the Laboratory Information System (LIS), ensuring proper test entry, results reporting, and compliance with hospital and laboratory informatics policies.
• Assists with phlebotomy and specimen collection as needed, ensuring proper patient identification, sample integrity, and compliance with collection protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or, Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science required
• 2-4 years of experience as a Medical Technologist in a clinical laboratory setting required
• 0-2 years Previous experience in leadership, training, or quality management within a laboratory environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in laboratory methodologies, instrument troubleshooting, and workflow optimization.
• Strong understanding of quality control, proficiency testing, and regulatory compliance requirements (CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission).
• Ability to train and mentor staff, conducting competency evaluations and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills to identify and resolve laboratory issues promptly.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, ensuring clear and accurate reporting of laboratory data.
• Knowledge of laboratory information systems (LIS) and electronic medical record (EMR) software.

Licenses and Certifications

• MLS - Medical Lab Scientist (Formally MT Certification) through ASCP, AAB, AMT or equivalent certification agency required
• State license where applicable required and
• Additional certification in specialized laboratory areas (e.g., microbiology, hematology, blood bank) preferred