How to hire a medical technologist lead

How to hire a medical technologist lead, step by step

Here's a step-by-step medical technologist lead hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a medical technologist lead job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new medical technologist lead
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the medical technologist lead you need to hire. Certain medical technologist lead roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A medical technologist lead's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, medical technologist leads from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents medical technologist lead salaries for various positions.

   Type of Medical Technologist Lead	Description	Hourly rate
   Medical Technologist Lead	Medical laboratory technologists (commonly known as medical laboratory scientists) and medical laboratory technicians collect samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissue, and other substances.	$20-51
   Laboratory Coordinator	A laboratory coordinator is responsible for supporting laboratory examinations and experiments, collecting laboratory samples, and ensuring the efficiency and performance of laboratory tools and equipment. Laboratory coordinators maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the laboratory facility at all times to avoid contaminations and hazards that may affect laboratory results and accuracy of examinations... Show more	$18-34
   Pharmacist Technician Trainee	A pharmacist technician trainee is responsible for supporting the staff on pharmacy operations, assisting patients on their medications, and providing other needs according to prescriptions. Pharmacist technician trainees maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the facility, including the adequacy of medicine storage and creating purchase requests... Show more	$11-50

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Clinical Laboratory
   • Proficiency Testing
   • Hematology
   • Test Results
   • Microbiology
   • Customer Service
   • Laboratory Procedures
   • Blood Bank
   • CLIA
   • Urinalysis
   • Rehabilitation
   • QC
   • Phone Calls

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage stat and routine testing, ensuring sample integrity and interpretation data; notify physician of critical results.
   • Manage and facilitate manuscript preparation of oncology clinical trials results arising from currently market and pipeline drugs.
   • Accomplish patient assessment, vital sign and cardiac monitoring, phlebotomy, post-surgical evaluation, ventilator maintenance and physical therapy.
   • Evaluate and analyze patient samples in areas of clinical chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, immunology and toxicology.
   • Deliver emergency medical care to patients as indicated by medical control or patient care protocols.
   • Perform (QC) quality control, troubleshot and perform preventative maintenance on chemistry and hematology analyzers.

   More medical technologist lead duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your medical technologist lead job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A medical technologist lead salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, medical technologist leads' average salary in colorado is 41% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level medical technologist leads earn 60% less than senior-level medical technologist leads.
   • Certifications. A medical technologist lead with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a medical technologist lead's salary.

   Average medical technologist lead salary

   $68,094yearly

   $32.74 hourly rate

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   Entry-level medical technologist lead salary

   $43,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average medical technologist lead salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$85,675	$41
   2	Nevada	$82,977	$40
   3	California	$78,826	$38
   4	District of Columbia	$77,781	$37
   5	Massachusetts	$76,232	$37
   6	New Jersey	$75,254	$36
   7	New Hampshire	$74,552	$36
   8	Maryland	$73,891	$36
   9	Maine	$72,636	$35
   10	Connecticut	$72,327	$35
   11	North Carolina	$70,372	$34
   12	Oregon	$70,020	$34
   13	Virginia	$69,859	$34
   14	Pennsylvania	$69,574	$33
   15	Washington	$68,264	$33
   16	South Carolina	$61,714	$30
   17	Texas	$59,930	$29
   18	Georgia	$59,666	$29
   19	Oklahoma	$58,260	$28
   20	Florida	$57,805	$28

   Average medical technologist lead salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Mayo Clinic	$171,846	$82.62	196
   2	AstraZeneca	$125,035	$60.11	1
   3	Providence Health & Services	$119,406	$57.41	131
   4	IBM	$117,488	$56.48	6
   5	Community Health Systems	$116,890	$56.20	685
   6	Logan Health	$116,116	$55.83	1
   7	Kaiser Permanente	$114,050	$54.83	290
   8	HealthTap	$112,004	$53.85
   9	UC Health	$110,060	$52.91	72
   10	HonorHealth	$102,564	$49.31
   11	Mercy Health	$102,420	$49.24	251
   12	University Health	$102,302	$49.18	9
   13	Piedmont Healthcare	$101,470	$48.78	301
   14	Bon Secours Community Hospital	$100,689	$48.41	428
   15	Beaumont Health	$99,873	$48.02
   16	Medical City Arlington	$99,637	$47.90	12
   17	Saint Francis Health System	$99,002	$47.60	52
   18	Tenet Healthcare	$97,091	$46.68	431
   19	Aspirus	$94,214	$45.30	88
   20	Swedish Hospital	$92,667	$44.55	6

4. Writing a medical technologist lead job description

   A medical technologist lead job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a medical technologist lead job description:

   Medical technologist lead job description example

   Responsibilities

   $5,000 Bonus - Certain criteria is required to qualify for the bonus.

   Under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Director and Manager, the lead Medical Technologist is responsible for providing supervision of other professional and non-professional staff in the Laboratory. The Lead Medical Technologist ensures staff delivers excellent patient care, customer service, and efficient and accurate analysis of specimens processed in the clinical laboratory. In the absence of the Laboratory Director and/or Laboratory Manager, the Lead Medical Technologist is responsible for providing direction to personnel of the clinical laboratory.

   Qualifications

   MINIMUM EDUCATION:

   Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related science from an accredited college or university.

   MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

   4 years experience in a clinical laboratory.

   REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

   ASCP or equivalent certification.

   REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

   Knowledge and skills to perform procedures in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology/Serology, Urinalysis, Microbiology, point-of-care, Phlebotomy, and administrative skills.

   ABOUT US

   OakBend Medical Center is the last remaining independent, nonprofit hospital in the Greater Houston area, providing exceptional service with its three hospital campuses, 5 ambulatory surgery centers, 20 physical therapy clinics and 22 nursing homes.

   We distinguish ourselves among our healthcare peers by housing several unique programs and facilities including the area's only no-wait emergency departments, hospital-based skilled nursing facility, advanced trauma program, acute care of the elderly (ACE) unit, geriatric psychiatric program, and permanent hospital-based air ambulance. We also have numerous programs designed to meet the needs of the community including advanced wound care services, a heart attack program, and a Gold Plus-rated stroke program.

   For the past 70 years OakBend's mission has been to provide exceptional, compassionate health care for our community, regardless of ability to pay. Our employees make a difference in patients' lives by embracing the values of Excellence, Integrity, Ownership and Compassion.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find medical technologist leads for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your medical technologist lead job on Zippia to find and recruit medical technologist lead candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit medical technologist leads, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new medical technologist lead

   Once you have selected a candidate for the medical technologist lead position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new medical technologist lead. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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