Senior Medical Technologist

Senior Medical Technologist

Job Category: Laboratory Tech Requisition Number: SENIO003108

Posted: June 15, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA

Job Details

Performs laboratory testing and interprets test results using scientific knowledge and principles of test procedures and disease processes; recommends contingency testing.

Responsible for developing, maintaining and managing daily technical operations including staff training, implementation of instrumentation, accreditation readiness.

Project plans and timelines are developed with the Laboratory Manager approval.

Responsible for the immediate supervision and training, of laboratory staff and students in a 24/7 environment.

Ensures accurate orders for proficiency surveys and accurate submission of survey data.

Collects PI data, conducts analysis and documents progress.

Assist with current policies and procedures in department and ensures completion of electronic documents (RL6) according to established assignments and timelines.

Demonstrates fiscal responsibility.

Responsible for inventory and results review and any other tasks deemed necessary by management.

Assist laboratory managers with procedures and protocols

Ensure that accurate information and evaluation are provided for diagnosis and treatment of diseases

Provide continuous methods for identifying systematic problems inherent in area(s) of responsibility

Assist with ensuring compliance with all accreditation agencies and the associated proficiency testing

Train and supervise all technologists and technicians performing testing in area of responsibility, assisting the technologists and technicians with difficult procedures

Act as a resource for all lab testing in area(s) of responsibility

Perform unusual and/or more complicated test studies

Maintain QC and QA standards and follow-up variances

Assist with maintaining standards of accreditation in accordance with CAP, CLIA, AABB (Transfusion Services only), and HFAP

Assist with evaluating new reagent tests and/or methodologies regularly

Assist with writing and implement new/revised procedures and procedure manuals

Assist with providing in-services and training to staff, nurses, and physicians regarding departmental policies, procedures, requirements, and results

Perform the initial comparison studies, QC, linearity testing, and correlation for analytes and instrumentation in areas of responsibility

Assist with maintaining established department policies, procedures, and objectives regarding quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control, and interpret these to staff, patients, and the public as necessary

Assist with maintaining and care for all department equipment and supplies, including purchasing new supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels and storing extra materials in the proper manner

Assist with maintaining the department records (patient or other), reporting and filing as required

Assist manager with department readiness for accreditation inspections, data entry of survey results and clerical checks

Charge technologist for department in the absence of manager or director

Handles staffing issues, complaints and peer reports

Sends appropriate SBAR communication when needed for communication when events occur in the laboratory that effect the workload or turnaround times

Assists manager with turnaround time reports and other duties as assigned

Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Core Lab, Blood Bank and Microbiology Managers

Supervises: 10 - 40 Medical Technologists, Technicians, Phlebotomists, and/or Transcriptionists

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: Minimum Required Education: Bachelors of Science in a Medical Laboratory discipline

Experience: 3+ years in a hospital with at least 200+ beds and suitably related service of equal tasks, tests, and volumes in a CAP certified laboratory. Preferred: previous charge or lead technologist.

Certifications: Applicants must be a registered Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist. Must have current BLS certification or obtain within 3 months

Required Skills: Medical Technologist Expert

Required Education: Bachelors or better in Laboratory Sciences.

Required Licenses & Certifications: Medical Lab Scientist Medical Technologist Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.