Evening Medical Lab Tech: Precision Diagnostics & QC

Tennova Healthcare LaFollette Medical Center; La Follette (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare LaFollette Medical Center is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to conduct moderate and high-complexity diagnostic tests on blood and other specimens. The role emphasizes quality control, safe operation of analysers, and accurate documentation in a busy hospital lab.

Qualifications include an Associate Degree in CLS/MLT or military Medical Laboratory Procedures, plus 0–2 years of acute care lab experience.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology
• Military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks minimum) with appropriate MOS
• 0–2 years of acute care laboratory experience

Responsibilities

• Performs moderate and high-complexity laboratory tests with timely reporting of results.
• Adheres to quality control protocols, analyzes data, and resolves out-of-range results promptly.
• Operates and maintains laboratory instruments and performs preventive maintenance.
• Uses laboratory computer systems for routine and specialized functions.
• Collects, processes, and documents chain-of-custody urine drug screens as required.
• Maintains PPE and follows all safety regulations.
• Assists with phlebotomy duties and collaborates with team members.
• Maintains accurate records and data per regulatory standards.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory equipment

Data interpretation

Teamwork

Lab safety

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in CLS/MLT or MIL procedures

Military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks) with MLT/MT proficiency

Tools

Laboratory computer systems

Job description

Tennova Healthcare LaFollette Medical Center is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to conduct moderate and high-complexity diagnostic tests on blood and other specimens. The role emphasizes quality control, safe operation of analysers, and accurate documentation in a busy hospital lab.

Qualifications include an Associate Degree in CLS/MLT or military Medical Laboratory Procedures, plus 0–2 years of acute care lab experience.