Lead Medical Technologist - Core Lab Leadership

C100 UMass Memorial Medical Center, Inc.; Bloomingdale (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts seeks a Lead Medical Technologist to coordinate the Core Chemistry lab and supervise the work of laboratory staff. You will ensure quality control, interpret complex chemical test results, and support diagnosis and patient care.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, ASCP MT certification preferred, and five years of leadership in a clinical laboratory. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with evening shifts and a competitive hourly range

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology required.
• Five years of related experience with demonstrated leadership.
• ASCP certification as MT preferred.

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.
• Follows established protocols to perform and interpret tests across assigned area.
• Provides guidance and consultation to Medical Technologist I’s and Medical Lab Technicians in interpretation of test results.
• Interprets and correlates clinical test results with patient history and condition to explain results.
• Troubleshoots testing process discrepancies.
• Develops new tests and quality procedures for the area.
• Ensures test results meet laboratory quality control requirements.
• Maintains equipment and performs preventive maintenance.
• Performs complex troubleshooting and repair of equipment.
• Instructs technicians in setup and operation of new equipment and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with safety policies and quality standards.
• Instructs students in clinical laboratory operations and procedures.
• Maintains accurate records of tests performed.

Skills

Leadership

Lab coordination

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology

ASCP MT certification preferred

Job description

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts seeks a Lead Medical Technologist to coordinate the Core Chemistry lab and supervise the work of laboratory staff. You will ensure quality control, interpret complex chemical test results, and support diagnosis and patient care.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, ASCP MT certification preferred, and five years of leadership in a clinical laboratory. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with evening shifts and a competitive hourly range