Hematology Medical Technologist

PathGroup; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare diagnostics company in Nashville is seeking a Licensed Medical Technologist. The role involves processing specimens, designing testing procedures, ensuring lab safety, and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates will possess strong laboratory skills, adhere to corporate compliance, and work collaboratively within the organization. This position supports quality assurance programs and plays a critical role in accurate test result reporting.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Medical Technologist (MT).
• Familiarity with laboratory procedures and protocols is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens according to protocols.
• Design and update testing procedures for accuracy.
• Communicate issues with supervisors.
• Perform instrument maintenance.
• Maintain effective QA/QC programs.

Skills

Laboratory safety precautions

Specimen processing

Test result interpretation

Instrument maintenance

Education

Licensed Medical Technologist (MT)

Job description

Overview

Job Summary The person in this position is a licensed Medical Technologist (MT) who is responsible for day to day specimen processing, analysis and results reporting. The person in this position performs the standard duties of a Medical Technologist with assistance of Medical Technologist III Lead.

Essential Functions

• Receive and process specimens according to department protocols.
• Design and update procedures to promote maximum efficiency/accuracy of testing and reporting.
• Assist the Supervisor, Manager and Director with administrative functions such as ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.
• Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Produce, interpret and report accurate and precise test results.
• Identify and correct problems that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting of patient samples.
• Communicate pertinent section information/issues to supervisor, manager or other appropriate individual.
• Perform instrument maintenance and method troubleshooting.
• Assist in documentation and maintaining effective department QA/QC programs and monitors.
• Work with other departments within PathGroup and its subsidiaries.
• Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.
• Must perform within the productivity expectations as set forth by current departmental guidelines.