Lead Microbiology Technologist — ASCP Certified

Ridgeview; Minnesota; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview Medical Center in Minnesota seeks a Lead MT-MLS II to oversee laboratory operations, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This role focuses on the primary department for which the Lead is responsible.

Your duties include guiding performance management, assisting with interviewing and budgeting, delegating tasks, and directing troubleshooting of instrumentation while maintaining rigorous quality control and proficiency testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field required.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• Experience supervising laboratory staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs MT-MLS II duties.
• Assists in performance management and staff development.
• Assists with interviewing and budgeting processes.
• Delegates tasks and evaluates new products/instrumentation.
• Directs troubleshooting and corrective action on instrumentation.
• Maintains quality control and proficiency testing protocols.
• Develops and maintains training/workflow procedures; directs appropriate staff.
• Ensures department meets regulatory requirements for surveys and inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ridgeview Medical Center in Minnesota seeks a Lead MT-MLS II to oversee laboratory operations, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This role focuses on the primary department for which the Lead is responsible.

Your duties include guiding performance management, assisting with interviewing and budgeting, delegating tasks, and directing troubleshooting of instrumentation while maintaining rigorous quality control and proficiency testing.