Lead Medical Technologist, Core Laboratory, Day Shift

Job overview

The Lead Medical Technologist, Core Laboratory role is described as day shift near Charlottesville, VA; the listing location is Waynesboro, VA. Compensation is $50,000–$90,000 per year. The role supports a 622-bed teaching hospital’s core laboratory, providing data that helps physicians determine patient treatment. The technologist performs laboratory testing and maintains reliable results through specimen handling, equipment operation, calibration, troubleshooting, and quality control. The role also contributes to staff training, patient safety, and confidential handling of laboratory information.

What you'll do

• Perform testing in clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services, immunology, microbiology, serology, and molecular diagnostics as applicable
• match orders to specimens, sort and log specimens, and arrange reports
• maintain quality results and equipment function
• troubleshoot and calibrate equipment
• monitor quality control
• participate in staff training
• report abnormal patient conditions and mandated information
• follow safety, legal, and confidentiality requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead medical technologist

core laboratory

day shift

waynesboro va

healthcare connections

teaching hospital

clinical laboratory

specimen processing

clinical chemistry

hematology

blood bank

mls(ascp)

$50k–$90k

patient testing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting identifies day shift availability and accepts MT/MLS candidates with a science bachelor’s degree and MLS(ASCP) certification or equivalent, or MLT candidates with an associate’s degree and MLT(ASCP) certification or equivalent.

About the employer

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Medical Laboratories. Sector: 62.