Medical Lab Technician

Parkridge Medical Center; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN, seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to perform tests on blood, urine and other specimens to aid diagnosis and patient care. You will join a team focused on quality improvement and compassionate service, supporting physicians and staff across the laboratory and hospital.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's degree with an accredited MLT program, ASCP national registration (or equivalent), and is prepared to obtain state licensure within six

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with accredited MLT program or equivalent education/experience qualifying for national registration

Responsibilities

• Perform tests on blood, urine and other body fluids to aid diagnosis and patient care.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain awareness and professionalism with patients, visitors, co-workers and other customers.
• Promote a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Fulfill departmental responsibilities aligned with Parkridge Medical Center's mission and values.

Skills

ASCP MLT registration

MLT Licenses (AMT/AB/HEW)

State MLT license (within 6 months)

Education

Associate's degree + accredited MLT program

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Medical Lab Technician you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkridge Medical Center which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) utilizes skills and training to perform test of samples of blood, urine and other body fluids to obtain information utilized in diagnosis and evaluation of patient medical status. Participates in Performance Improvement activities to assure continuous Quality Improvement. Maintains appropriate awareness when dealing with patients, visitors, co-workers and all other customers. Promotes a supportive, team-work oriented environment. Fulfills departmental responsibilities with the long-range plan, mission, vision and values of Parkridge Medical Center.

What qualifications you will need:

Associate's degree and completion of an accredited MLT program OR the equivalent education and experience that qualifies for national registration through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)

• National Registration as an MLT (ASCP)
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• MLT (ASCP)
• MLT(AMT)
• MLT(AAB)
• MLT(HEW)
• OR State Specific MLT License (within 6 months)

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state of the art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Medical Lab Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.