Medical Lab Technician

Lifepoint Health; Athens (TN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Starr Regional Medical Center is seeking a Medical Lab Technician for full-time evenings (3p-11p and 11p-11p). You will join a Lifepoint Health facility dedicated to high-quality patient care in Athens, TN, performing routine lab testing, instrument maintenance, and QC activities.

The role requires an Associate's Degree in Science and an MLT certification is preferred through ASCP or AMT, with a commitment to accuracy and continuous education in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Science required.
• MLT certification preferred (ASCP or AMT).

Responsibilities

• Performs common testing procedures and reports test results accurately.
• Conducts instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Performs quality control testing to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintains supplies and equipment necessary for testing.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Testing procedures

Instrument maintenance

Quality control

Performance improvement

Education

Associate's Degree in Science

Job description

Medical Lab Technician

Full-time, Evenings 3p-11p and 11a-11p

Your experience matters

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Lab Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

Performs common testing procedures and reports test results accurately.

Conducts instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.

Performs quality control testing to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Maintains supplies and equipment necessary for testing.

Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.

Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Education:Associate's Degree in Science required.
• License/Certifications: MLT certification through ASCP or AMT preferred.

More about Starr Regional Medical Center

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Athens and Etowah, TN community for over 50 years.

EEOC Statement

Starr Regional Medical Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer.Starr Regional Medical Centeris committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.