Job Details
Job Location
Nacogdoches, TX
Position Type
Full Time
Job Shift
Day
Description
Qualifications
Job Title : Lead Medical Technologist (or Lead Medical Laboratory Technician)
Summary :
A senior lab professional who performs high-complexity diagnostic tests and oversees operational, quality assurance, and staff-training responsibilities in a clinical lab setting. Acts as lead in supervisor's absence.
Essential Duties :
- Run and validate clinical assays (chemistry, hematology, microbiology, blood bank, etc.).
- Maintain QC, proficiency testing, and instrument calibration.
- Coordinate staff, schedules, and daily workflow.
- Train and assess technical competency of staff.
- Act as technical contact for troubleshooting and liaising with healthcare teams.
- Develop / maintain SOPs, lead QA projects, and manage accreditation readiness.
- Assist in hiring / evaluations and cover supervisory duties when needed.
Qualifications :
Education : MT-Bachelor's + certification; MLT Lead-Associate / Bachelor's + MLT certification.Experience : ≥ 3 years in clinical lab; leadership / SOP experience desired.Skills : Advanced analytical, organizational, communication, MS Office, regulatory knowledge.