"Chief Medical Technologist"

Job Details

Extended Job Title
Chief Medical Technologist

Position Description
Acts as lead medical technologist in a medical laboratory. Performs chemical, microscopic, serologic, hematologic, immunohematologic, parasitic or bacteriologic tests. Coordinate daily activities of the lab, maintain inventory and equipment, and perform administrative duties associated with lab. May manage subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adheres to approved budgets.

Requisition ID
43086BR

Optional Attachments
Professional/Personal Reference

Travel Required
Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum
12138.27

Major/Essential Functions

• Perform and validate a wide range of laboratory tests, including chemical, microscopic, serologic, hematologic, immunohematologic, parasitologic, and bacteriologic analyses.
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of test results through strict quality control, troubleshooting, and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Coordinate daily laboratory workflow, prioritize testing activities, and serve as the primary point of contact for operational issues.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment; manage inventory and ensure availability of supplies.
• Complete and maintain required administrative documentation, logs, and compliance records; assist with audits and updates of SOPs.
• Supervise, train, and support laboratory staff in day-to-day operations, ensuring consistent performance and adherence to procedures.
• Participate in scheduling, performance evaluations, and personnel management as delegated.
• Monitor resource use, support budget adherence, and contribute to operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with clinicians and other departments to support timely and accurate patient care.

Grant Funded?
No

Pay Grade Minimum
4413.92

Pay Basis
Monthly

Schedule Details
Monday - Friday, 8:00 to 5:00

Work Location
Amarillo

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with TTUHSC guidelines, policies, and laboratory procedures.
• Experience using Altera Touchworks and Orchard Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).

Department
Ob Gyn Ama Genl

Required Attachments
Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV

Job Type
Full Time

Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Occasional Duties

• Participate and lead in monthly staff meetings to review workflow issues, communicate updates, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in preparation for CAP (College of American Pathologists) inspections by organizing documentation, quality records, and equipment logs.
• Support completion of CAP surveys and proficiency testing, ensuring timely submission and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Shift
Day

EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Required Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in biologic, natural, physical, or related sciences. Medical Technologist (MT) ASCP registry. A minimum of five (5) years post registry experience as a medical technologist or as required by lab certifications.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?
Yes

Are select agents used in this laboratory?
Yes

Navy Enlisted Classification Code
HM

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code
68K

Air Force Specialty Code
4T0X1, 4T0X2