Medical Laboratory Technician

Med Lab Tech Job Description

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• GENERAL INFORMATION
• Official Title: Medical Laboratory Technician
• Pay: Experience Based
• JOB OVERVIEW
  
  

We are seeking a highly skilled Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to lead and manage

laboratory operations across 21 moderate-complexity urgent care laboratory sites. This role

will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, overseeing daily lab functions,

budgeting for laboratory operations, and expanding lab services in new clinic locations. The MLT

will also supervise local Sterling employees, ensuring quality control (QC) is performed daily,

while troubleshooting lab equipment issues and optimizing operational efficiency.

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  
  

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all 21 laboratory sites comply with CLIA, COLA, CAP, and state regulations for moderate-complexity testing.
• Oversee and coordinate laboratory surveys, inspections, and audits to maintain regulatory accreditation.
• Implement and monitor quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) programs
• across all locations.
• Develop, update, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices.
• Supervise Sterling employees to ensure QC processes are followed daily.
• Investigate and address any lab deficiencies or non-compliance issues promptly.
  
  

Operations & Leadership

• Oversee daily operations and ensure smooth laboratory workflow across multiple sites.
• Develop and implement standardized lab processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Hire, train, and terminate direct reports, ensuring staffing aligns with operational needs.
• Oversee skill competency checkoffs for all lab personnel and ensure continuing education requirements are met.
• Provide technical troubleshooting for laboratory machines and testing equipment.
• Collaborate with clinic leadership to ensure lab services support high-quality patient care.
  
  

New Lab Setup & Expansion

• Plan, set up, and launch laboratory operations in new urgent care clinics.
• Ensure all new lab sites are fully equipped, compliant, and operational before opening.
• Work with vendors and contractors to procure and install lab equipment.
• Establish lab staffing and training protocols for newly opened locations.
  
  

Budgeting & Financial Oversight

• Develop and manage the laboratory department budget, ensuring cost-effective operations.
• Oversee inventory management and procurement to control expenses and prevent shortages.
• Develop pro formas for new lab locations, ensuring financial viability and efficiency.
• Track lab expenses, revenues, and productivity metrics to optimize profitability.
  
  

Training & Staff Development

• Conduct competency assessments and ongoing education for lab personnel.
• Train Sterling employees and urgent care staff on lab procedures, compliance, and troubleshooting.
• Serve as the primary resource for lab-related inquiries, problem-solving, and process improvement.
• QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field.
• Certification: ASCP, AMT, or equivalent MLT certification required.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong expertise in CLIA, COLA, and CAP requirements for moderate-complexity labs.
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Leadership and team management experience (hiring, training, and terminating
• staff).
• Budgeting and financial planning for laboratory operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot lab machines and testing equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple lab locations efficiently.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT & TRAVEL
• This role requires regular travel to all urgent care laboratory sites.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends for urgent lab-related matters.
• WHY JOIN US?
• Play a critical role in shaping urgent care laboratory services.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and leadership opportunities.
• Be part of a growing, patient-centered healthcare organization.