Evening Medical Lab Technician: Precise Diagnostics

Community Health Systems; La Follette (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Medical Lab Technician in La Follette, Tennessee. The role performs routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood and body fluids, maintains equipment, and ensures safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualified candidates will have an associate-level degree in clinical laboratory science or military medical laboratory training, with 0–2 years of acute care experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or military equivalent required.
• 0-2 years of acute care laboratory experience preferred.
• Licensure or state license where applicable required

Responsibilities

• Performs moderate and high-complexity laboratory tests accurately and efficiently with timely reporting.
• Adheres to quality control protocols and analyzes data to troubleshoot out-of-range results.
• Operates and maintains laboratory instruments and performs preventive maintenance.
• Maintains proficiency with laboratory computer systems for general and section-specific functions.
• Collects, processes, and documents chain-of-custody urine drug screens as required.
• Ensures compliance with PPE and safety regulations within the lab.
• Assists with phlebotomy duties and collaborates with team members to complete tasks.
• Maintains accurate records and statistical data for regulatory compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains regular attendance.

Skills

Lab testing

Quality control

Equipment maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Military Medical Laboratory Specialist training

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Medical Lab Technician in La Follette, Tennessee. The role performs routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood and body fluids, maintains equipment, and ensures safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualified candidates will have an associate-level degree in clinical laboratory science or military medical laboratory training, with 0–2 years of acute care experience.