Night-Shift Lead Medical Technologist - Pediatric Lab

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. seeks a Lead Medical Technologist for the night shift in the Core Laboratory. You will provide technical leadership and oversee off-hours operations to ensure accurate patient results.

You will mentor staff, oversee testing across chemistry, urinalysis, hematology and coagulation, and maintain instruments for peak performance in a fast-paced pediatric setting. Ideal candidates demonstrate independent leadership, strong troubleshooting, a commitment to quality,

Qualifications

• Leadership skills to manage staff independently.
• Experience mentoring and training laboratory staff.
• Advanced chemistry quality control review and troubleshooting.
• Expertise in instrument maintenance across platforms.
• Experience performing abnormal manual WBC differentials.
• Strong problem-solving and patient safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce policies and guidelines; ensure compliance with standards.
• Provide leadership and oversee staff work plans and training.
• Manage departmental budgets and resource allocation.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and implement changes.
• Maintain professional competencies and stay current with literature.
• Lead complex testing and quality control activities; interpret results.
• Troubleshoot instrument malfunctions and ensure safe operations.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Quality control

Instrument maintenance

WBC differential

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. seeks a Lead Medical Technologist for the night shift in the Core Laboratory. You will provide technical leadership and oversee off-hours operations to ensure accurate patient results.

You will mentor staff, oversee testing across chemistry, urinalysis, hematology and coagulation, and maintain instruments for peak performance in a fast-paced pediatric setting. Ideal candidates demonstrate independent leadership, strong troubleshooting, a commitment to quality,