Medical Lab Tech Lead

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Corsicana (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician Lead to oversee chemistry operations, guide technicians, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

This role supports the Laboratory Supervisor and serves as a resource for colleagues across the department. The Lead will coordinate instrument maintenance, QC, LIS usage, and inventory management while upholding performance expectations in service, teamwork, and staff development.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree Medical Technology or physical, chemical, or biological sciences required.
• 2-4 years clinical laboratory experience required.
• 2-4 years hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows all Laboratory and Hospital safety policies.
• Operates all department equipment safely and according to procedure.
• Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshoots instrument failures; alerts proper personnel of equipment problems.
• Follows all department QC procedures and troubleshoots QC failures with proper documentation.
• Maintains technical competency and seeks clarification when necessary.
• Effectively utilizes LIS functions.
• Assists Supervisor in maintaining adequate inventory of reagents and supplies necessary for testing.
• Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization and staff development.
• Accounts for all specimens on the pending log and relays courses of action to other section shifts.
• Prioritizes activities to accommodate workflow fluctuations.
• Writes/revises department procedures and protocols in conjunction with the laboratory supervisor.
• Demonstrates planning and follow-up of projects.
• Recognizes and analyzes problems; informs supervisory staff of issues.
• Maintains inventory for supplies and submits purchase requests as applicable.
• Assists with Quality Control programs and evaluations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Laboratory QA procedures

Data analysis & problem solving

Multi-tasking & organization

Communication & teamwork

Education

Associate Degree Medical Technology or physical, chemical, or biological sciences

Job description

Job Summary

The Medical Laboratory Technician Lead works under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor and utilizes comprehensive practical and theoretical knowledge in Clinical Chemistry, Immunology, and Special Chemistry to support operations within the Chemistry Laboratory. Serving as a key resource for other technicians in the department, the Tech Lead provides guidance and support as needed.

Essential Functions

• Follows all Laboratory and Hospital safety policies.
• Operates all department equipment safely and according to procedure.
• Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshoots instrument failures to best of ability alerting proper personnel of equipment problems.
• Follows all department QC procedures and troubleshoots QC failures with proper documentation.
• Maintains technical competency and seeks clarification when necessary.
• Effectively utilizes all necessary LIS functions.
• Assists Supervisor in maintaining adequate inventory of reagents and supplies necessary for testing.
• Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization and staff development.
• Accounts for all specimens on the pending log and relays courses of action to other section shifts.
• Prioritizes activities to accommodate workflow fluctuations.
• Writes/revises department procedures and protocols in conjunction with the laboratory supervisor.
• Demonstrates intuitive planning and follow-up of projects.
• Recognizes and analyzes problems effectively, informs supervisory staff/appropriate personnel of situations or problems requiring attention.
• Maintains inventory for supplies and submits purchase requests as applicable.
• Assists with Quality Control programs and evaluations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree Medical Technology or physical, chemical, or biological sciences required
• 2-4 years clinical laboratory experience required
• 2-4 years hospital experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of laboratory and quality control procedures.
• Ability to analyze complex data with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain orderly records.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration.
• Exhibits good laboratory technique and safety practices.
• Ability to multi-task in a busy environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, fostering positive relationships within the healthcare team.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Basic knowledge of tools and equipment.

Licenses and Certifications

• MLT - Medical Technician - ASCP required or
• Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)-AMT required