Medical Technologist Lead - FT - Day/Eve - Sharon

Sharon Hospital; Sharon (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharon Hospital seeks a Lead Medical Technologist to supervise the Core Lab operations, ensuring staffing, workflow, and compliance with regulatory standards. You will oversee instrument maintenance, QC processes, and accreditation readiness while actively participating in staff training and performance reviews.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Medical Technology and six years of clinical lab experience; ASCP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related sciences.
• Six years of clinical laboratory experience.
• ASCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staffing and workflows; revise SOPs for the department.
• Order supplies, supervise preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot instruments.
• Supervise staff, handle leave/vacation, and manage overtime.
• Enforce PPE and safety guidelines across the team.
• Evaluate new test methods and document changes.
• Review QC data and performance improvement indicators.
• Prepare for inspections and respond to deficiencies with action plans.
• Perform phlebotomy as required.
• Maintain REACH values: Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Regulatory knowledge

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology

Job description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary:

The Lead Medical Technologist is responsible for assuming a supervisory role in the laboratory. Responsibilities include overseeing the daily operations of the assigned department. Population served based on scope of services in the department.

Responsibilities:

• 1. Overseeing staff and activities of the department - Ensures adequate staffing and determines priorities/workflows. Writes and revise all SOP’s for the assigned department.
• 2. Ensures supplies and reagents are accurately ordered. Supervises preventive maintenance of equipment. Troubleshooting problems associated with instrumentation.
• 3. Supervises and evaluates the work of department staff. Handles call outs/vacation requests/controls overtime. Performs department training and competencies.
• 4. Enforces all PPE Requirements as per safety guidelines.
• 5. Evaluates new test methodology. Uses appropriate documentation forms for new instrument/methodology.
• 6. Evaluates Performance Improvement indicators. Reviews QC according to policy.
• 7. Reviews required reports and department related work in a timely manner. Implements quality control measures, documenting remedial action taken for detected deficiencies.
• 8. Orders appropriate proficiency test. Ensures all testing is complete and entered in website before deadline. Check results and review with Medical Director
• 9. Prepares for accrediting agency inspections. Investigate root cause of any unacceptable result, discuss with Medical Director and complete necessary paperwork.
• 10. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies. Prepares for and participates in all inspections
• 11. Processes, reports, and implements corrective action for NYSDOH and CAP surveys. Prepares responses and plan of action for any deficiencies.
• 12. Performs Phlebotomy duties as required.
• 13. Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor)
• 14. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance
• 15. Performs other duties as required

Education Skills Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or one of the related sciences

• Six (6) years of clinical laboratory experience

Other Information:

ASCP Certification Preferred

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Sharon Hospital

Org Unit: 1062

Department: Core Lab

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $36.53 - $67.90 Hourly