Lab Technologist: Precision Testing & Patient Care

Tennova Healthcare- Newport Medical Center; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare- Newport Medical Center in Newport, TN seeks a Medical Technologist I to perform routine and specialized lab tests on blood and body fluids under minimal supervision. This role ensures accurate results by adhering to quality control, maintains instruments, and supports data collection for regulatory compliance.

You may also teach new employees and students and perform phlebotomy duties as needed. Strong teamwork and communication are essential in this on-site role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field required.
• Passing score on the Clinical Laboratory Technology Proficiency exam approved by HHS (HEW) required.
• 0-2 years of acute care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderate and high complexity laboratory tests accurately and efficiently with timely reporting.
• Adheres to quality control procedures and documents data.
• Conducts instrument function checks and preventative maintenance as required.
• Troubleshoots instrument malfunctions and notifies appropriate personnel or vendors.
• Collects urine drug screens and performs phlebotomy as needed.

Skills

Quality control

Instrument troubleshooting

Time management

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Chemistry/Physics/Biology/Clinical Laboratory Science

ASCP/AMT/AAB Medical Technologist certification or eligibility

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Automated analyzers

Job description

Tennova Healthcare- Newport Medical Center in Newport, TN seeks a Medical Technologist I to perform routine and specialized lab tests on blood and body fluids under minimal supervision. This role ensures accurate results by adhering to quality control, maintains instruments, and supports data collection for regulatory compliance.

You may also teach new employees and students and perform phlebotomy duties as needed. Strong teamwork and communication are essential in this on-site role.