Lead Medical Technologist - Core Lab Generalist, 40hr, Eve

HAHHH; Worcester, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus possible

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking a Lead Medical Technologist for the Core Lab Generalist. The role coordinates the lab team, oversees testing across chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and central processing, and ensures compliance with quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in medical technology, ASCP MT certification preferred, and at least five years of related experience with demonstrated leadership; the position offers a competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or equivalent.
• ASCP MT certification preferred.
• Five years of related lab experience with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Interviews prospective candidates for positions in the laboratory and makes recommendation to Manager.
• Evaluates new hires performance and conducts performance reviews on employees assigned.
• Schedules employees for various lab benches and shifts; reviews all work performed in area to ensure completeness and quality.
• Discusses performance issues with employees and recommends disciplinary action to Manager.
• Ensures compliance with laboratory quality and safety policies and protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Laboratory experience

Test interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology

ASCP MT certification

Job description

## Lead Medical Technologist - Core Lab Generalist, 40hr, EveApply: On-site (100% Onsite): Worcester, MA: Marlborough, MA: Nashoba SEF - Groton, MA: Worcester, MA Memorial Campus: Full time: Posted Today: R26110237# **Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.****Exemption Status:**Non-Exempt**Hiring Range:**$32.87 - $59.17(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.**Schedule Details:**Monday through Friday, Weekends - One Full Weekend a Month**Scheduled Hours:**3:00pm to 11:00pm**Shift:**2 - Evening Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)**Hours:**40**Cost Center:**10020 - 3192 Core ChemistryThis position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.# # **Everyone Is a Caregiver**At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.Coordinates the work of others as assigned in a medical laboratory section. Works with considerable independence to perform and interpret various chemical, microscopic, and/or bacteriologic tests to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Is expert in the use of all equipment and procedures for an assigned area.**Major Responsibilities:*** Interviews prospective candidates for positions in the laboratory and makes recommendation to Manager.* Evaluates new hires performance and conducts performance reviews on employees assigned.* Schedules employees for various lab benches and shifts; reviews all work performed in area to ensure completeness and quality and takes corrective action as necessary.* Discusses performance issues with employees and recommends disciplinary action to Manager.* Follows established protocols to perform an all kinds of tests, including the most complex for an assigned area. Provides guidance and consultation to Medical Technologist I’s and Medical Lab. Technicians in the interpretation of highly complex or unusual test results.* Interprets and correlates clinical test results with patient history, diagnosis, and clinical condition to explain test results (normal/abnormal) so that appropriate action can be taken.* Troubleshoots testing process discrepancies.* Develops new test and quality procedures for assigned area.* Ensures that test results meet requirements of the laboratory quality control program.* Ensures preventative maintenance for equipment in assigned area. Performs complex troubleshooting, repair, and modification of a wide range of complex equipment and instrumentation.* May assist in the roll-out of new equipment and equipment modifications.* Instructs technicians and technologists in the set-up and operation of new equipment and procedures.* Ensures compliance with all laboratory quality and safety policies.* Instructs students in clinical laboratory operations and procedures.* Maintains accurate records of tests performed, using computer-based systems.**Position Qualifications:** **License/Certification/Education: Required:*** Bachelor’s degree or successful completion of an accredited four-year school of Medical Technology. **Preferred:*** ASCP certification as an MT is preferred.**Experience/Skills: Required:*** Five years of related experience with demonstrated leadership skills. Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements. Lead Medical Technologist supporting the Core Lab.: Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Urinalysis and Central Processing.\"All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.