Lead Medical Technologist - Drive Lab Excellence

Harris Health System, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System seeks a Lead Medical Technologist to support laboratory operations at its Houston facilities, ensuring accurate testing, quality control and regulatory compliance. The role partners with supervision to enhance performance and service delivery.

The incumbent will guide technical staff, contribute to policy development, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of laboratory techniques and equipment across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related science.
• Five years of experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Certification as MT/MLS in Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or Blood Bank (ASCP/AMT/AAB).

Responsibilities

• Assist supervisor with review, organization and maintenance of laboratory activities.
• Contribute to development of policies and procedures and new technical procedures.
• Provide feedback on personnel to supervisor to assist with evaluations.
• Ensure staff maintain current knowledge of laboratory techniques, procedures, and equipment.

Skills

Medical Terms

Education

Bachelor's in Medical Technology

Job description

Harris Health System seeks a Lead Medical Technologist to support laboratory operations at its Houston facilities, ensuring accurate testing, quality control and regulatory compliance. The role partners with supervision to enhance performance and service delivery.

The incumbent will guide technical staff, contribute to policy development, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of laboratory techniques and equipment across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank areas.