Medical Technologist II - Lead
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteNorwalk, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Lead the laboratory section by performing and overseeing pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes to meet turnaround time expectations while serving as a working bench technologist. Manage specimen integrity, troubleshoot instrument issues, and ensure regulatory compliance with CLIA, CAP, and state requirements. Provide day-to-day leadership across Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Microbiology, Molecular, Coagulation, Urinalysis Point-of-Care, and Histology by mentoring staff, coordinating competency assessments, and driving quality control reviews. Oversee equipment maintenance, inventory stewardship, and safety protocols to support efficient operations and continuous improvement in a full-time Lead position.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree in a relevant science
- 2-3 years minimum clinical laboratory experience
- MT/MLS (ASCP) or equivalent registration, or MT/MLS eligible under Medicare laboratory regulations
- MLT(ASCP) or equivalent registration or MLT eligible under Medical Laboratory regulations
- Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and respond to urgent clinical needs
- Visual acuity to read labels, interpret screens, and differentiate colors on tests where applicable
- Prioritize tasks, manage interruptions, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines
- Communicate clearly in person, by phone, and electronically
- Escalate urgent issues (e.g., mislabeled specimens, STAT delays, safety events) promptly
- Attends all mandatory education programs
- Can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance
- Appearance is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment
- Wears proper photo identification badge while on duty
- Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times
- Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in monthly rounding process with manager
- Participates in and completes required department specific education and training programs
- Can describe his or her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards
- Follows safety and security policies including exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens
- Supports the mission, vision and CARES values of Fisher Titus
- Is knowledgeable of patient rights
- Ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment
- Reports and/or corrects unsafe working conditions
- Reports and/or corrects equipment repair and maintenance needs
- Complies with confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data
- Complies with Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Complies with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior
- Follows established safety guidelines to reduce risk of adverse event through early recognition
- Commits to the Culture of Safety
- Commits to efficient, effective and purposeful work and delivery of care
- Engages in practices that will continually improve processes
Desired Qualifications
- Baccalaureate degree in a relevant science
- 2-3 years minimum clinical laboratory experience preferred
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