Lead Medical Lab Technician: Drive Diagnostics & Lead Team

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Retirement resources

Education support

Additional family and insurance perks

Job summary

TriStar Summit Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Lead Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT/MT) to supervise and perform specialized clinical laboratory work under the Laboratory Manager. The role includes handling specimens, guiding staff, and ensuring quality patient care across bacteriology, hematology, serology, and related areas.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, at least 5 years of lab experience, and certifications such as NCA,

Qualifications

• Education/Skills: Associate degree and CLS training; computer skills for word processing and spreadsheets preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a general lab as MLT or equivalent; 5+ years preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: NCA, ASCP, HEW or AMT; TN license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and demonstrate proficiency in clinical laboratory tests and procedures with independent judgment.
• Assist in instructing other personnel as assigned and prioritize multiple projects.
• Receive specimens for analysis and apply bacteriology, parasitology, hematology, serology, blood banking, urinalysis, and chemical/morphological exam techniques.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Associates Degree

Job description

TriStar Summit Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Lead Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT/MT) to supervise and perform specialized clinical laboratory work under the Laboratory Manager. The role includes handling specimens, guiding staff, and ensuring quality patient care across bacteriology, hematology, serology, and related areas.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, at least 5 years of lab experience, and certifications such as NCA,