Lead Technologist - Hematology - Full time

Meritus Health Inc; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Education assistance

Paid Time Off

Shift differential

Job summary

Meritus Medical Laboratory in Hagerstown, MD seeks a Lead Technologist in Hematology for full-time oversight of day-to-day operations on the evening shift. You will supervise high-complexity testing, ensure quality control, and coordinate staff training and competency assessments.

The role requires a CAHEA-accredited Medical Technology program, 3+ years of clinical lab experience, and ASCP or equivalent certification. Meritus offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with CAHEA-accredited Medical Technology program or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of clinical laboratory experience.
• ASCP certification or equivalent high-complexity certification; meet CLIA 42CFR493.1489 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Be accessible to testing personnel for on-site, phone, or electronic consultation to resolve technical problems.
• Provide day-to-day supervision of high-complexity test performance by testing personnel.
• Monitor test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable analytic performance.
• Ensure corrective actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from specifications.
• Ensure patient test results are not reported until tests are functioning properly and actions are complete.
• Identify and provide orientation and training to testing personnel and students.
• Evaluate and document the performance of individuals responsible for moderate complexity testing.

Skills

Laboratory equipment knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree & CAHEA-accredited MT program

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Automated analyzers

Job description

Lead Technologist - Hematology - Full time

Job Category: Laboratory Services

Requisition Number: LEADT015601

• Full-Time
• Hourly Range : $30.24 USD to $45.38 USD

Locations

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Meritus Medical Laboratory
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

• Pay or shift range: $30.24 USD to $45.38 USD
  The posted range is the budgeted amount for this position. The actual rate of pay will be determined based on several factors, including your relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and alignment with Meritus Health’s compensation practices.

Description

Lead Technologist - Chemistry - Full time
6:00am-2:30pm
Weekends, rotating weekends and holidays

Summary
The Lead Technologist performs functional duties in the pre analytic, analytic, and post analytic phases of the laboratory path of workflow. This role is responsible for oversight of day-to-day operational functions for the assigned shift, including supervision, quality control compliance, and troubleshooting. The Lead Technologist assists the supervisor with monitoring test results, staff training, and competency assessments. This position complies with CLIA standards listed under 42CFR493.1463 for high complexity general supervisors.

• Be accessible to testing personnel to provide on site, telephone, or electronic consultation to resolve technical problems in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Department Medical Technical Directors or provide alternative backup such as the Medical Director, department supervisor, or shift supervisor
• Provide day to day supervision of high complexity test performance by testing personnel
• Monitor test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained
• As delegated by the Medical Technical Director or Department Supervisor, ensure that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from established performance specifications
• As delegated by the Medical Technical Director or Department Supervisor, ensure that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is functioning properly
• As delegated by the Medical Technical Director or Department Supervisor, identify and provide orientation and training to all testing personnel and students
• As delegated by the Medical Technical Director or Department Supervisor, evaluate and document the performance of all individuals responsible for moderate complexity testing

Minimum Qualifications

Education
Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of a Medical Technology program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation CAHEA or equivalent training, education, and experience in the military.

Experience
Minimum of three years of experience in a clinical laboratory required

Licensure and Certification
ASCP certification or equivalent nationally recognized MT or MLS ASCP or equivalent categorical certification required
Must meet CLIA qualification standards for high complexity testing personnel listed in 42CFR493.1489

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of general laboratory equipment including centrifuges, microscopes, keyboards, LIS, calculators, fax machines, and automated analyzers
Basic computer skills required

Caring for Our Team We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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