Lead Medical Technologist Blood Bank
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Job Location:
Charlottesville, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Lead Medical Technologist Blood Bank
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Medical Technologist Blood Bank to support and oversee daily operations within a high-complexity transfusion services laboratory. This role is ideal for an experienced professional who thrives in a leadership capacity while maintaining hands-on involvement in testing quality and staff development. The Lead Technologist will ensure accurate timely testing and compliance with all regulatory standards while serving as a key resource for the team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform and oversee complex blood bank testing including compatibility testing antibody identification and transfusion support
- Serve as a technical expert and resource for blood bank operations troubleshooting complex serologic cases
- Lead train and mentor laboratory staff; assist with scheduling and performance oversight
- Review verify and release patient results with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ensure compliance with CLIA CAP and all applicable regulatory and safety standards
- Oversee quality control proficiency testing and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation
- Assist with validation verification and implementation of new methods instrumentation and procedures
- Collaborate with laboratory leadership to support process improvements workflow optimization and operational goals
- Maintain proper documentation and adherence to laboratory policies and procedures
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelors Degree with completion of a NAACLS-accredited MLS/CLS program OR
- Bachelors Degree in Biology Chemistry or related science
Experience:
- 3 years of relevant laboratory experience with MLS/CLS degree OR
- 5 years of relevant laboratory experience with a science degree
Licensure/Certification:
- MT or categorical certification (ASCP or equivalent) required
Compensation & Benefits:
Starting Pay: $36.00/hour (final compensation based on experience and qualifications)
Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (generous PTO holidays)
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Certification and continuing education support
About Us:
At Lighthouse Lab Services we offer solutions to help start grow and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has more than 18 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.
It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local addition Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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