Lead Medical Technologist FT

Memorial Physician Practices; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Gallatin, Tennessee, is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform diagnostic testing and ensure quality in the laboratory setting. This role requires critical thinking and significant experience in a clinical laboratory environment. The position offers the opportunity to work with a team of professionals dedicated to patient care and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or related field required.
• Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification required.
• One (1) year experience in a clinical laboratory as a technologist required.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic testing on patient samples and analyzes results.
• Operates laboratory equipment and oversees quality assurance.
• Assists with specimen collection and trains new personnel.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work in a stressful environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in a laboratory, chemical, biological or physical science

Graduation from NAACLS-Accredited Program

Job description

Description:

Performs diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states. Takes on lead role in the assigned laboratory area of clinical specialty.

Reports to: Laboratory Director

Follows standardized procedures and helps prepare samples for testing.

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Assists with specimen collection when required and analyze bodily fluids and substances for abnormalities. Collects blood and study blood samples used in transfusions

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Operates laboratory equipment in a high-quality, effective manner.

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Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits, and reports/documents results per organizational standards.

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Performs automated tests using automated equipment.

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Performs automated and manual laboratory testing per department policy.

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Oversees Quality Assurance program for assigned laboratory area.

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Takes lead role in assigned laboratory area of clinical specialty as determined by Lab Director.

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Participates and attends meetings as required and/or assigned

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Assist with orientation and training of personnel and students in assigned laboratory area of clinical specialty.

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Navigates Laboratory Information System proficiently.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree in a laboratory, chemical, biological or physical science - Required

Graduation from NAACLS-Accredited Program - Preferred

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Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

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Required Skills
Licenses:
Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification (ASCP or AMT) or State of Tennessee Medical Technologist Generalist - Required

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Minimum Work Experience
One (1) years experience in a clinical laboratory as a technologist, hospital environment - Required
One (1) year experience in lead tech or management/supervisor position - Preferred