Lead Medical Technologist

Lifepoint Health®; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO & Insurance

Tuition support

401(k) match

Well-being programs

Career development

Job summary

Los Alamos Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Lead Medical Technologist to oversee testing processes and ensure accuracy across sections. You will supervise, train staff, and maintain equipment in a fast-paced clinical lab environment.

Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, ASCP registry, and BLS certification, with two years in a clinical specialty and at least one year in a lead role or management.

Qualifications

• Two years in clinical specialty required.
• One year lead tech or management experience preferred.
• ASCP or equivalent registry.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures in assigned sections for patients of all age groups.
• Assumes responsibility for accurate test results based on independent judgment, proper use, and maintenance of equipment.
• Assists manager/supervisor with correlation, validation, verification, and troubleshooting.
• Assists manager/supervisor with section development, documents, and records.
• Maintains adequate stock of supplies.
• Maintains work area in a safe, aseptic and organized manner.
• Assists leader with proficiency testing processes.
• Assists leader with competency assessments for all staff in section, including direct observation assessment.
• Assists with orientation and training of personnel and students.

Skills

Clinical specialty experience

Lead tech experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related

ASCP or equivalent registry

BLS certification

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Los Alamos Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Lead Medical Technologist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Schedule

this is a full-time role.

Your Experience Matters

Los Alamos Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Lead Medical Technologist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

A Lead Med Tech ensures technical competence and proficiency of the testing process, procedures equipment, and personnel in clinical specialty. Additional duties include:

• Performs procedures in assigned sections for patients of all age groups.
• Assumes responsibility for accurate test results based on independent judgment, proper use, and maintenance of equipment.
• Assists manager/supervisor with correlation, validation, verification, and troubleshooting.
• Assists manager/supervisor with section development, documents, and records.
• Maintains adequate stock of supplies.
• Maintains work area in a safe, aseptic and organized manner.
Assists leader with proficiency testing processes.
• Assists leader with competency assessments for all staff in section, including direct observation assessment.
• Assists with orientation and training of personnel and students.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position May Also Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree and valid driver's license. Additional requirements include:

• Experience: two years in clinical specialty required. One year previous lead tech or management experience preferred.
• Certifications:
  • ASCP or equivalent registry
  • Basic Life Support (BLS).

More About Los Alamos Medical Center

Los Alamos Medical Center is a 47-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the communities of northern New Mexico for over 70 years.

We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in NM, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program. We are proud of our work and patient care.

EEOC Statement

Los Alamos Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Los Alamos Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.