Medical Technologist Lead

Medical Technologist Lead – Bradenton, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Mixed Shifts | 7–10 Hour Shifts

Compensation:

• Hourly Pay Range: $32.62 – $48.93 (based on experience)

Overview

An acute care hospital in Bradenton, Florida is seeking an experienced Medical Technologist Lead to provide advanced technical expertise and shift-level leadership within a high-volume clinical laboratory.

This role functions as the senior laboratory resource during assigned evening or night shifts and serves as the primary laboratory point of contact for trauma and critical care teams, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant testing across multiple lab disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Perform STAT and routine clinical laboratory testing in licensed technical disciplines

• Apply advanced laboratory theory and independent judgment to ensure accuracy and turnaround time

• Maintain regulatory competency and scheduled coverage in Blood Bank/Immunohematology, Chemistry, and Hematology

• Serve as the primary laboratory contact for the trauma team during assigned shifts

• Ensure adherence to departmental procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements

• Support specimen collection, processing, referral testing, and other non-technical laboratory functions as needed

• Assist leadership in meeting departmental goals related to quality, service, compliance, patient safety, and financial performance

• Promote effective collaboration across departments and support a healthy, professional work environment

Required:

• Associate Degree in Science or related field

• Active Florida Medical Technologist license

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting

• Demonstrated competency across at least five laboratory areas

• Technical expertise in Blood Bank/Immunohematology, Chemistry, and Hematology

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related field

• Prior lead or senior technologist experience

• Experience supporting trauma or high-acuity clinical environments

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation with experience-based progression

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

• Paid time off and paid family leave

• Tuition assistance and continuing education support

• Employee wellness, counseling, and financial planning resources

Benefit eligibility may vary by employment status and location.

Ideal For

• Experienced Medical Technologists ready for a lead-level role

• Lab professionals seeking autonomy and clinical leadership responsibility

• Candidates comfortable supporting trauma and critical care operations

Keywords 

Medical Technologist Lead, Lead Med Tech, Clinical Laboratory Lead, Blood Bank Technologist, Florida Lab Jobs, Bradenton Healthcare Jobs

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