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Medical Technologist Lead

Las Vegas, NV ยท On-site

$38.80 - $58.19/hr

Jump-start your career as a Medical Technologist Lead today with MountainView Hospital. Job Summary and Qualifications Under the direction of the Manager, Administrative Director and Medical Director ...

Medical Technologist, Lead

Little Rock, AR ยท On-site

$61K - $82K/yr

The Lead Medical Technologist is required to perform all duties of the Medical Technologist. This includes performing diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in the diagnosis and/or ...

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How much do lead medical technologist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for lead medical technologist in the United States is $87,834.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,000.00 and $101,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lead medical technologist?

Lead Medical Technologists are experienced laboratory professionals who oversee the daily operations of clinical laboratories. They perform complex diagnostic tests, ensure quality control, supervise and train junior staff, and help maintain laboratory equipment. In addition to their technical duties, they often assist with administrative tasks, regulatory compliance, and troubleshooting laboratory issues. Their leadership is crucial for ensuring accurate test results and maintaining high standards of patient care.

What does a lead medical technologist do?

As a lead medical technologist, your job is to supervise the operations of a laboratory and provide management for its team. This involves selecting the equipment and process for each experiment or test, determining what medicine to use in the test, ensuring the lab has the personnel it needs, and troubleshooting problems. Lead medical technologists often evaluate the performance of other employees, analyze specimens, verify data, coordinate with reference laboratories, monitor quality assurance, and provide training for new employees and students. You may need to interact with patients and guests, write reports, apply problem-solving techniques, or handle hazardous materials like toxins and medical waste.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lead medical technologist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lead Medical Technologist, you need a strong background in laboratory science, clinical testing, and quality assurance, usually with a bachelor's degree in medical technology or a related field and professional certification (such as ASCP). Expertise in laboratory information systems (LIS), advanced diagnostic equipment, and regulatory compliance (e.g., CLIA, CAP) is essential. Leadership, critical thinking, and effective communication are standout soft skills for this position. These skills ensure accurate test results, streamlined laboratory operations, and high-quality patient care.

How does a lead medical technologist balance supervisory duties with hands-on laboratory work?

A Lead Medical Technologist typically splits their time between overseeing lab operations and performing complex testing procedures. They are responsible for supervising junior staff, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and troubleshooting technical issues, all while maintaining their own benchwork. Effective time management and clear communication are essential, as the role often requires stepping in during high-volume periods or when specialized expertise is needed. Collaboration with laboratory managers and clinicians is common, fostering a team-oriented environment focused on patient care and continuous improvement.

What is the difference between Lead Medical Technologist vs Medical Technologist?

AspectLead Medical TechnologistMedical Technologist
CertificationsASCP, AMT, or equivalent, often with leadership experienceASCP, AMT, or equivalent
Work EnvironmentSupervises teams, manages workflows in clinical labsPerforms testing and analysis in clinical laboratories
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, diagnostic labs, research facilities with leadership rolesHospitals, clinics, diagnostic labs as technical staff

The Lead Medical Technologist typically has additional responsibilities in supervising staff and managing laboratory operations, whereas the Medical Technologist focuses on performing laboratory tests and analysis. Both roles require similar certifications and work in clinical lab environments, but the lead position involves leadership and oversight duties.

How much does a lead medical technologist make?

A lead medical technologist typically earns between $70,000 and $90,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and certification levels. They often oversee laboratory operations, ensure quality control, and may work irregular hours or shifts.

What cities are hiring for Lead Medical Technologist jobs?

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Infographic showing various Lead Medical Technologist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,834 per year, or $42.2 per hour.

Medical Technologist Lead

MountainView Hospital

Las Vegas, NV โ€ข On-site

$38.80 - $58.19/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Key responsibilities

  • Performs clinical testing in areas such as blood bank, chemistry, serology, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, special chemistry, microbiology, and manual tests.

  • Obtains or receives specimens, performs laboratory tests according to written procedures, and evaluates quality control on a daily basis.

  • Performs preventative maintenance on laboratory instrumentation, interprets results for accuracy and acceptability, and organizes work to meet deadlines.


Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $38.80 - $58.19 / hour
Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Medical Technologist Lead today with MountainView Hospital.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the direction of the Manager, Administrative Director and Medical Director, the lead medical technologist performs clinical testing in one or more of the following areas: blood bank, chemistry, serology, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, special chemistry, microbiology and manual tests. The lead technologist obtains or receives specimens, performs laboratory tests according to written procedures, understands methods and principles, performs and evaluates quality control on a daily basis and informs the Administrative Director or Manager of issues. The lead technologist performs preventative maintenance on laboratory instrumentation, interpret results as to their accuracy, acceptability and critical limits and organizes work to meet established deadlines and record all data obtained. Works actively and cooperative with nursing and other hospital staff to ensure timely patient care. The lead medical technologist is responsible for meeting all regulatory requirements for their respective departments and assume overall laboratory supervision in the absence of laboratory management. The lead medical technologist is responsible for coordinating instruction and documentation on new employees and students, performs competency testing in their respective departments and contributes to employee evaluations. 

What qualifications you will need:

Bachelorโ€™s degree in Medical Technology from an accredited college or university and successful score on a national examination for certification approved by the State Board; or completion of three years of academic study with a minimum of 90 semester hours at an accredited college or university in a curriculum involving biological or physical science and at least 12 months training at a school of medical technology approved by a national accrediting agency and pass a national examination for certification approved by the State Board; or a Bachelorโ€™s degree in one of the chemical, physical or biological sciences at an accredited college or university, have at least one year of additional full time experience or training in the specialty or subspecialty in which he/she performs tests and pass a national examination for certification approved by the State Board.

Current State license (within six months of hire date) or provisional license per State regulations as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist General Supervisor license is required when working alone. 

Five (5) yearsโ€™ experience as a medical technologist in a large clinical laboratory. 

Generalist experience in all areas of the laboratory is preferred. 

Benefits

MountainView Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the Worldโ€™s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Medical Technologist Lead opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.