Lead Technologist - Hematology - Full time

Essential Responsibilities

• Accessible to testing personnel to provide on-site, telephone, or electronic consultation to resolve technical problems in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Department Medical Technical Directors.
• Provide day-to-day supervision of high complexity test performance by testing personnel.
• Monitor test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.
• Ensure remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Evaluate and document the performance of all individuals responsible for moderate complexity testing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of a Medical Technology program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) or equivalent training, education, and experience in the military.
• Experience: Minimum of three years of experience in a clinical laboratory required.
• Licenses and Certifications: ASCP certification or equivalent nationally recognized MT or MLS ASCP or equivalent categorical certification required.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Working knowledge of general laboratory equipment and basic computer skills.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire.
• Life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off begins accruing from day one.
• 401(k) plan.
• Education assistance program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Shift differential for evening, night, or weekend shifts (eligible).

Company Culture

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen, and be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.