Medical Technologist Lead - Lab Ops & Training

Freeman Health System; Springdale, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Freeman Health System, serving communities in Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, seeks a full-time medical laboratory professional for Springdale/Bentonville. The role oversees the laboratory section, ensures quality, regulatory compliance, and staff development, and coordinates on-site training for students and new hires.

You will plan testing activities, maintain supplies, and supervise staff to deliver accurate results and high-quality patient care across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree or higher in clinical laboratory science or related field, plus applicable military training.
• Military medical laboratory procedures course (50 weeks) and former Medical Laboratory Specialist role are accepted.
• Bachelor's in medical technology from an accredited institution is also acceptable.
• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant military training may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all functions within the laboratory section.
• Perform and supervise testing, quality control, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain supplies and update laboratory data in the computer system.
• Evaluate staff competency and assist with professional development.
• Coordinate on-site training of Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician students and new hires.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality control

Training and staff development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science

Military medical laboratory procedures course (50 weeks)

Bachelor's degree in medical technology

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Freeman Health System, serving communities in Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, seeks a full-time medical laboratory professional for Springdale/Bentonville. The role oversees the laboratory section, ensures quality, regulatory compliance, and staff development, and coordinates on-site training for students and new hires.

You will plan testing activities, maintain supplies, and supervise staff to deliver accurate results and high-quality patient care across multiple sites.