Medical Lab Technician

TriStar Horizon Medical Center; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Fertility benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

TriStar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, TN is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform tests on blood, urine and other samples to aid diagnosis and patient care. You will participate in performance improvement activities and contribute to a supportive, team-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree and completion of an accredited MLT program or ASCP eligible certification, with a commitment to quality and patient safety in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and completion of an accredited MLT program.
• Equivalent education and experience that qualifies for ASCP national registration.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests on blood, urine and other body fluids to aid diagnosis.
• Participate in performance improvement activities to ensure quality.
• Promote a supportive, team-oriented environment and maintain professionalism.

Skills

Performance Improvement

Teamwork

Patient care awareness

Education

Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

ASCP certification eligibility

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Medical Lab Technician today with TriStar Horizon Medical Center.

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 TriStar Horizon Medical Center.

What qualifications you will need: Associates 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)

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. These include emergency, inpatient rehabilitation. Also including 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 recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

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.