Medical Lab Tech Evenings

Tennova Healthcare- LaFollette Medical Center; La Follette (TN); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

INDLABPHARM is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood, body fluids, and other specimens. The role requires handling moderate to high-complexity analyses and strict adherence to quality control and regulatory standards.

You will maintain and troubleshoot instruments, ensure safe operations, and collaborate with clinicians to provide critical diagnostic information. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifikationen

• Requires an Associate Degree or military equivalent in Laboratory Science.
• Military training in Medical Laboratory Procedures is accepted as qualification.
• 0–2 years acute care laboratory experience is required.

Aufgaben

• Performs moderate and high-complexity tests with accurate results and proper documentation.
• Maintains quality control data, analyzes results, and escalates issues promptly.
• Operates and maintains laboratory instruments, performs preventive maintenance, and reports malfunctions.
• Demonstrates proficiency with laboratory computer systems and data entry.
• Collects, documents, and processes specimens including urine drug screens as required.
• Adheres to PPE, safety regulations, and infection control protocols.
• Assists with phlebotomy duties and collaborates with team to complete tasks.
• Maintains accurate records and data per regulatory standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Quality control

Laboratory equipment operation

Data analysis of QC results

Communication and teamwork

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Associate Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology

Military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks) and MOS Medical Laboratory Specialist

0-2 years acute care laboratory experience

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

The Medical Lab Technician is responsible for conducting routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood, body fluids, and other specimens to support accurate and timely patient diagnosis and care. This role requires expertise in performing moderate and high-complexity tests while adhering to strict quality control standards, laboratory protocols, and regulatory guidelines. The Medical Lab Technician is also tasked with maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide critical diagnostic information.

Job Summary

The Medical Lab Technician is responsible for conducting routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood, body fluids, and other specimens to support accurate and timely patient diagnosis and care. This role requires expertise in performing moderate and high-complexity tests while adhering to strict quality control standards, laboratory protocols, and regulatory guidelines. The Medical Lab Technician is also tasked with maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide critical diagnostic information.

Essential Functions

• Performs moderate and high-complexity laboratory tests accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely reporting of results with proper documentation.
• Adheres to quality control protocols, analyzing data, troubleshooting out-of-range results, and resolving issues promptly.
• Operates and maintains laboratory instruments, performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting malfunctions, and communicates issues to supervisors as needed.
• Demonstrates proficiency in using laboratory computer systems for general and section-specific functions.
• Collects, processes, and documents chain-of-custody urine drug screens as required.
• Ensures compliance with laboratory safety standards by wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following safety regulations.
• Assists with phlebotomy duties and collaborates with team members to complete departmental tasks.
• Maintains accurate records and statistical data in compliance with regulatory and departmental standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology required or
• Technical School completion of an official military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks minimum) and holding the military occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist required
• 0-2 years of acute care laboratory experience required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong knowledge of laboratory testing principles, procedures, and quality control standards.
• Proficiency in laboratory equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Ability to analyze and interpret quality control data and patient test results.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with healthcare professionals.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations and infection control protocols.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills to maintain accurate records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Licenses and Certifications

• MLT - Medical Lab Technician through ASCP, AMT, AAB, HEW, or equivalent certification agency required
• State license where applicable required

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