Lead Medical Technologist

Full-Time | Acute Care Hospital Laboratory
Greater Boston Area

We seek an experienced Lead Medical Technologist to provide technical, quality, and operational leadership within a Blood Bank Laboratory at a full-service acute care hospital in the Greater Boston area. This role is ideal for a seasoned Clinical Laboratory Technologist who enjoys hands-on bench work while also serving as a technical lead, mentor, and quality champion.

Reporting to the Laboratory Services Supervisor, the Lead Medical Technologist plays a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, staff competency, and high-quality transfusion services.

The Lead Medical Technologist provides day-to-day technical oversight for the Blood Bank, performing routine and specialty testing while coordinating quality control, staff training, inventory management, and regulatory readiness. This role serves as a key liaison between laboratory staff, leadership, nursing education, and clinical partners.

• Perform routine and specialized Blood Bank testing in accordance with established protocols.

• Serve as a technical and quality resource for Blood Bank staff.

• Review daily and periodic quality control results and ensure corrective actions when needed.

• Monitor transfusion activity for regulatory compliance, including oversight of contracted transfusion sites as required.

• Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable standards and regulations (AABB, CAP, Joint Commission, CLIA, OSHA, FDA).

• Coordinate proficiency testing and CAP surveys; ensure accurate participation and reporting.

• Assist with inspections, audits, and regulatory reporting as needed.

• Support validation activities for new equipment, procedures, and system upgrades (including LIS/Meditech).

• Coordinate daily workload, staffing support, and blood product inventory.

• Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing blood product wastage.

• Oversee instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation.

• Monitor turnaround times and specimen review logs for accuracy and performance.

• Lead onboarding and training of new Blood Bank staff.

• Ensure annual competency assessments and compliance with mandatory education.

• Partner with Nursing Education to support transfusion-related training and materials.

• Conduct emergency preparedness drills (e.g., disaster response, massive transfusion protocols).

• Collect, analyze, and track quality and performance data.

• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives and hospital-wide performance improvement efforts.

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance service delivery.

• Associate’s degree in Medical Technology or a related science
  (Equivalent combinations of education and experience considered)

• Minimum 3 years of full-time experience as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist

• Blood Bank or transfusion service experience strongly preferred

• ASCP certification or equivalent preferred

• Strong knowledge of Blood Bank procedures and transfusion practices

• Familiarity with laboratory quality systems and regulatory standards

• Ability to communicate laboratory data clearly and accurately

• Attention to detail, sound judgment, and strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively across clinical and operational teams

• Full-time, on-site laboratory position

• Acute care hospital laboratory environment

• Exposure to biohazards typical of clinical laboratory operations

This role offers the chance to take on meaningful leadership within a highly specialized Blood Bank environment while remaining hands-on in clinical practice. It’s a strong fit for technologists who enjoy mentoring others, driving quality, and playing a visible role in patient safety and transfusion excellence.