Medical Lab Tech Lead

Community Health Systems; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000

Educational Assistance

Competitive salary and comprehensive ​

Paid Time Off Available

Job summary

Community Health Systems seeks a Medical Lab Tech Lead to supervise and support the Chemistry Laboratory operations. The role focuses on clinical chemistry, immunology, and special chemistry, guiding technicians and ensuring safety and quality.

The candidate will manage instrument maintenance, QC, data handling, and collaboration with the Laboratory Supervisor. Day shift,Full-time, with competitive benefits included.

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 department equipment safely and according to procedure.
• Performs preventive maintenance and troubleshoots instrument failures.
• Maintains QC procedures and documents issues.
• Assists with inventory and reagent supplies.
• Writes/revises department procedures with supervisor.
• Ensures regular attendance and teamwork.

Skills

QC procedures

Data analysis

Documentation

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Associate Degree in Medical Technology

Tools

LIS software

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Medical Lab Tech Lead
Position Type: Full Time Monday - Friday, 6am-2:30pm

• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
• Educational Assistance
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Paid Time Off Available

Job Summary

The Medical Laboratory Technician Lead (MLT 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

Job Info

• Job Identification 161133
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 08/12/2026, 05:02 PM
• Degree Level Associate Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day