Medical Techno Lead - Hematology

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) with Match

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Licensure/Certification Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Medical Technologist Lead - Hematology at Community Health Systems, Inc. oversees coordination of laboratory operations, ensuring testing accuracy, QC, and regulatory compliance in hematology.

Responsibilities include managing workflow, staff competency, LIS/EMR updates, phlebotomy support, equipment maintenance, and liaison with administration to meet accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related science.
• 2–4 years of MT experience in a clinical laboratory.
• 0–2 years leadership/training/quality mgmt experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs, verifies, and reports moderate/high-complexity tests per CLIA/CAP standards.
• Oversees daily lab operations, workflow, inventory, and staffing coordination.
• Monitors QC, resolves discrepancies, and reports proficiency testing timely.
• Conducts staff competency assessments and provides training/mentorship.
• Ensures equipment maintenance and escalates issues to leadership as needed.
• Ensures safety compliance and proper PPE usage per regulations.
• Communicates instrument issues, QC results and regulatory updates to staff.
• Supports accreditation readiness and maintains LIS/EMR accuracy.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Regulatory compliance

Staff mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science

Tools

LIS

EMR software

Job description

Medical Technologist Lead - Hematology

Full Time

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) with Match
• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• 100% Licensure/Certification Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job Summary

The Medical Technologist Lead is responsible for coordinating, overseeing and ensuring quality laboratory operations within an assigned section of the laboratory. This role oversees testing accuracy, quality control, regulatory compliance, equipment maintenance, training, and staff competency assessments. The Medical Technologist Lead also serves as a technical resource, ensuring compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements while performing laboratory testing as needed.

Essential Functions

• Performs, verifies, and reports moderate and high-complexity laboratory tests, ensuring timely, accurate, and reliable results in compliance with CLIA, CAP, and other regulatory standards.
• Oversees daily laboratory operations, including workflow management, supply inventory, and staffing coordination, to ensure efficient and uninterrupted service.
• Monitors quality control (QC) measures, troubleshoots discrepancies, and ensures all proficiency testing is performed and reported within required timeframes.
• Conducts competency assessments for laboratory staff, providing ongoing training, mentorship, and performance evaluations in alignment with laboratory and hospital policies.
• Ensures all laboratory equipment is properly maintained, following manufacturer guidelines, troubleshooting malfunctions, and escalating issues to the Administrative Lab Director as necessary.
• Oversees compliance with safety regulations, ensuring proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), adherence to infection control protocols, and compliance with the laboratory safety plan.
• Acts as a liaison between laboratory administration, supervisors, and staff, effectively communicating instrument malfunctions, QC issues, unusual patient results, and regulatory updates.
• Supports accreditation readiness efforts, assisting with data collection, audits, and documentation for regulatory inspections, including CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, and OSHA.
• Maintains and updates the Laboratory Information System (LIS), ensuring proper test entry, results reporting, and compliance with hospital and laboratory informatics policies.
• Assists with phlebotomy and specimen collection as needed, ensuring proper patient identification, sample integrity, and compliance with collection protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or, Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science required
• 2-4 years of experience as a Medical Technologist in a clinical laboratory setting required
• 0-2 years Previous experience in leadership, training, or quality management within a laboratory environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in laboratory methodologies, instrument troubleshooting, and workflow optimization.
• Strong understanding of quality control, proficiency testing, and regulatory compliance requirements (CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission).
• Ability to train and mentor staff, conducting competency evaluations and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills to identify and resolve laboratory issues promptly.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, ensuring clear and accurate reporting of laboratory data.
• Knowledge of laboratory information systems (LIS) and electronic medical record (EMR) software.

Licenses and Certifications

• MLS - Medical Lab Scientist (Formally MT Certification) through ASCP, AAB, AMT or equivalent certification agency required
• State license where applicable required and
• Additional certification in specialized laboratory areas (e.g., microbiology, hematology, blood bank) preferred

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.