Lead Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Technician

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Farmington (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Lead Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Technician to oversee laboratory operations and ensure quality control. This role involves problem resolution, staffing management, and serving as a technical resource for customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical laboratory sciences and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. Join a team that values collaboration and invests in your professional growth, offering benefits like paid parental leave and student loan assistance. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Policy

Student Loan Assistance

Training and Education

Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician required.
• Current certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Categorical Technologist required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for problem resolution, staffing workflow, and equipment maintenance.
• Assumes charge responsibility for the laboratory in the absence of a supervisor.

Skills

Problem Resolution

Staffing Workflow Management

Equipment Maintenance

Quality Control Programs

Technical Resource Skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Tools

Medical Laboratory Equipment

Job description

Lead Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Technician

Location: Farmington, ME
Facility: NorDx
Schedule: Full Time
Job Category: Laboratory Support
Req #: 25938
Date Posted: Mar 7, 2025

Summary:
The Lead Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Technician role is responsible for problem resolution, staffing workflow, and equipment maintenance. Responsible for implementing, maintaining, and assisting in developing procedures, testing platforms, and quality control programs as well as serving as a technical resource for all internal and external customers. Assumes charge responsibility for the laboratory in the absence of a supervisor and performs essential duties of an MT/MLT.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Education: Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or a similar field required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician or as a Categorical Technologist (e.g., C, H, I, BB, M) required. Current certification as a Medical Technologist (ASCP, AMT, HEW, ABHI) preferred.
• Experience: One year of experience as a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician required. Previous Lead experience preferred.

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Aarin D. Miles at [emailprotected]

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for Covid-19 and influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.