Medical Lab Technician

Memorial Physician Practices; Etowah (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement package and company match

Paid family leave and paid time off

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is seeking a dedicated MLT - Medical Lab Technician to join our team in Etowah, Tennessee. This critical role involves performing common lab tests, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality control. The ideal candidate will hold a Tennessee MLT certification or equivalent and will be committed to providing exceptional patient care.

We offer comprehensive benefits including wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and financial protection plans. Join us to make a significant impact on your community's health!

Qualifications

• Current Tennessee MLT (ASCP) certification or AMT license required.
• Basic Life Support certification needed within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs common testing procedures and reports results.
• Conducts instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Maintains supplies for test performance.
• Collects blood specimens using age-appropriate techniques.
• Maintains a safe, organized work area.

Skills

Testing Procedures

Instrument Maintenance

Quality Control Testing

Specimen Collection

Safety Practices

Education

Associates of Applied Science 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. 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

As an MLT - Medical Lab Technician who excels in this role:

• 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 and company match.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current Tennessee MLT (ASCP) certification or AMT license. Associates of Applied Science degree in Clinical Lab Technology or equivalent certification by a CLIA approved credentialing organization. Additional requirements include:

• 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

Broadening our diversity: minority, female, disabled, protected veteran applicants are encouraged to apply.

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.