Medical Techno Lead - Hematology

MountainView Regional Medical Center; Las Cruces (NM); Presencial; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) with Match

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package

100% Licensure/Certification Reimb.

Tuition Reimbursement

Resumo da oferta

MountainView Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM, seeks a Medical Technologist Lead - Hematology to coordinate lab operations, ensure testing quality, and maintain regulatory compliance. The role oversees QC, proficiency testing, equipment maintenance, and staff competency while serving as a technical resource for the department.

The ideal candidate will have a MLS/MT certification, 2–4 years in clinical lab testing, and 0–2 years in leadership or training.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field is required.
• 2-4 years of experience as a Medical Technologist in a clinical laboratory setting.
• 0-2 years leadership, training, or quality management experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Performs, verifies, and reports moderate and high-complexity tests following CLIA, CAP, and regulatory standards.
• Oversees daily lab operations: workflow, inventory, and staffing coordination.
• Monitors quality control measures and ensures timely proficiency testing reporting.
• Conducts staff competency assessments, training, and performance evaluations.
• Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment, escalating issues as needed.
• Ensures safety protocols, PPE usage, infection control, and lab safety plan compliance.
• Communicates instrument issues and regulatory updates between staff and administration.
• Supports accreditation readiness activities and data/documentation for inspections.
• Maintains LIS and EMR data entry and reporting.
• Assists with phlebotomy and specimen collection as needed.

Conhecimentos

Lab methodologies

Instrument troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Staff training & mentoring

LIS & EMR systems

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related clinical laboratory science

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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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