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Cross Country Healthcare

Lead Medical Technologist-Blood Bank

Cross Country Healthcare, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Lead Medical Technologist – Blood Bank Boston, MA

Full Time | Salary: $61,000–$88,000

Requirements to apply

Associate’s degree in Medical Technology or related laboratory science

Minimum 3 years of full-time experience as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist

ASCP certification or equivalent preferred

Strong background in blood bank operations, transfusion services, and regulatory compliance

Job Overview The Lead Medical Technologist, Blood Bank provides technical and quality leadership for daily blood bank operations under the direction of laboratory leadership. This role performs routine and specialized bench testing while overseeing quality control, regulatory compliance, staff training, competency assessments, inventory management, and workflow coordination. The Lead Technologist collaborates closely with laboratory leadership, physicians, nursing teams, and interdisciplinary partners to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient transfusion support.

Key responsibilities

Supervise blood bank testing and coordinate CAP surveys

Validate instruments and procedures, support Meditech upgrades and downtime readiness

Monitor transfusion activity at affiliated client sites

Manage blood product inventory, reduce wastage, and support continuous quality improvement initiatives

Support ongoing regulatory readiness for AABB, CAP, FDA, CLIA, OSHA, and Joint Commission standards

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan options

Paid time off and holidays

Ongoing education and professional development support

Other Perks

Leadership role with hands-on technical impact

Active participation in quality improvement and hospital-wide initiatives

Opportunities to mentor and train laboratory staff

Collaborative laboratory and clinical environment

Where? This role is based in Boston, MA, supporting a hospital-based Blood Bank and transfusion service within a large, complex healthcare environment serving a diverse patient population.

Who are we? Our organization is committed to delivering safe, reliable laboratory services through strong leadership, regulatory excellence, and continuous improvement. We value collaboration, accountability, and professional growth while supporting critical patient care services across the healthcare system.

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