Medical Lab Technician

Lifepoint Health®; Etowah (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental, physical and financial wellness programs

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement package with company match

Job summary

Join Lifepoint Health® as an MLT - Medical Lab Technician at Starr Regional Medical Center in Etowah, TN, where your experience matters. You will perform essential testing procedures and maintain a safe work environment, contributing to our mission of making communities healthier.

This role offers comprehensive benefits, including mental and physical wellness programs, and encourages professional development and career growth opportunities. Applicants must hold current Tennessee MLT certification and possess an Associate degree in Clinical Lab Technology.

Qualifications

• Applicant should hold a current Tennessee MLT certification or AMT license.
• Must have an Associate of Applied Science degree in Clinical Lab Technology.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs common testing procedures and reports test results.
• Maintains supplies needed for performance of tests.
• Collects blood specimens using age-appropriate techniques.
• Maintains work area in a safe, aseptic and organized manner.

Skills

Current Tennessee MLT (ASCP) certification or AMT license

Basic Life Support certification

Associate of Applied Science degree in Clinical Lab Technology

Job description

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 an MLT - Medical Lab Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

How You'll Contribute

• Performs common testing procedures and reports test results.
• Performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Performs quality control testing.
• Maintains supplies needed for performance of tests.
• Labels, processes and delivers specimens for testing.
• Collects blood specimens using age-appropriate techniques.
• Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing and transporting specimens.
• Maintains work area in a safe, aseptic and organized manner.

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:

• 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.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑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 with company match.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should have a current Tennessee MLT (ASCP) certification or AMT license. They must hold an Associate of Applied Science degree in Clinical Lab Technology or an equivalent certification from a CLIA approved credentialing organization. Additional requirement: Basic Life Support certification is required within 60 days of hire.

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

Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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.