Medical Lab Technician

TriStar Horizon Medical Center; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) Plan with 100% match

Tuition assistance and student loan assistance

Paid time off and family leave

Wellbeing support, including counseling services

Job summary

A leading regional medical center in Dickson, Tennessee, is seeking a dedicated Medical Lab Technician. In this role, you will handle specimen processing, perform laboratory tests, and maintain quality control. The ideal candidate has an associate degree from a NCCLS accredited program and preferably some hospital laboratory experience. Join us to enhance your skills in a supportive environment that values teamwork and personal growth. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Technology or related field required.
• Hospital laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle specimen processing and preanalytic inspection.
• Perform laboratory tests on patient specimens.
• Evaluate test results in the Laboratory Information System.
• Participate in departmental goals and initiatives.

Skills

Specimen processing

Quality control procedures

Laboratory Information System

Troubleshooting instruments

Education

Associate degree; Graduate from a NCCLS accredited Medical Technician program

Job description

$15,000 sign on bonus!

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

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) utilizes skills and training to perform tests 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 cultural 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 the facility.

Responsibilities

• You will handle specimen processing, preanalytic inspection of specimens for identification and integrity.
• You will perform various types of laboratory test(s) on patient specimens, evaluate test results, and report/enter/verify test results in Laboratory Information System.
• You will perform and evaluate periodic quality control per policy and procedure.
• You will evaluate new and/or modified procedures, reagents and instruments as directed by Section Coordinator.
• Troubleshoots all instruments as directed by Section Coordinator.
• Participates in hospital initiatives and in department goals set by the Laboratory Director and Manager.

Qualifications

• Associate degree; Graduate from a NCCLS accredited Medical Technician program.
• Hospital laboratory experience preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs 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 support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for 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.

TriStar Horizon Medical Center is an accredited, 150+ bed regional medical center. We offer a full array of services. These include cardiology and diagnostic imaging, emergency, inpatient rehabilitation, oncology, orthopedics, and women’s services. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center and a Primary Stroke Center. TriStar Horizon is a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care. Our satellite campus, TriStar Natchez, offers imaging and oncology services. They offer a 24/7, full-service ER that provides the same services as our main campus emergency room.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010‑2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

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.