Medical Lab Technician - Blood Bank

Maury Regional Health; Columbia, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauri Regional Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to support the Blood Bank and broader Laboratory department at Maury Regional Medical Center – Columbia, TN. This full-time role requires rotating responsibilities across hematology, bacteriology, chemistry and blood bank, with standard hours and a Monday–Friday schedule.

Applicants must hold an MLT licensure or national certification and an NAACLS-accredited Associate’s degree; 1 year of related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Medical Laboratory Technician by Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board OR National Certification as MLT by ASCP/AMT/AAB
• Associate's Degree from NAACLS Laboratory Science Program required
• 1 year of related experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform tests and report results for diagnosis, treatment, or monitoring of diseases in assigned lab areas (hematology, bacteriology, chemistry, blood bank)
• Operate instruments to conduct high-volume, less complex analytical tests
• Conduct quality control procedures and document findings; report abnormal/critical values per policy

Education

Associate's Degree from a NAACLS Laboratory Science Program

Job description

Medical Lab Technician - Blood Bank - 15383

Maury Regional:Main Campus | Laboratory | Full-Time

Description

JOB TITLE: Medical Lab Technician - Blood Bank

DEPT: Laboratory

LOCATION: Maury Regional Medical Center - Columbia, TN

SHIFT: Full-Time,Mon-Fri 3p-11:15p

MAURY REGIONAL HEALTH:

At Maury Regional Health, patients are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to clinical excellence and compassionate care, offering exceptional service. As a top-rated organization, we foster an inclusive, collaborative work environment where innovation and patient care lead the way.

JOB SUMMARY:

Medical Laboratory Technicians are responsible for performing tests and reporting results for use in the diagnosis, treatment and/or monitoring treatment of diseases. Individual performs tasks, duties and/or complex tests in all areas of the laboratory assigned (hematology, bacteriology, chemistry, blood bank) according to established laboratory protocols and procedures. Medical Laboratory Technicians operate equipment or instruments necessary to perform high volume, less difficult analytical tests. Recognizing instrument malfunction and making simple corrections using preset strategies or notifying a supervisor. Individuals are responsible for performing and recording all quality control procedures required for tests assayed as well as recognizing abnormal or unusual test results and following departmental policy for reporting critical values.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

· Licensure as a Medical Laboratory Technician by Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board ORNational Certification as Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP, AMT, AAB Required

· Associate's Degree from a NAACLS Laboratory Science Program Required

· 1 Year of Related Experience Preferred

WHY MAURY:

· 2025 Best Place to Work & 2024 Best Place for Working Parents

· Educational Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement & Career Advancement Navigation

MISSION: Clinical excellence. Compassionate care. Every patient. Every day.

VISION: To be the trusted choice for health and wellness in southern Middle Tennessee by delivering a safe, seamless and patient-centered experience.

VALUES:

W – Wholeness: Wellness-centered care of mind, body & spirit for our patients & health care team.
E – Empathy: Understanding the feelings of others as we walk with them on their path to wellness.

C – Community: Creating relationships, connections & trust.
A – Advocacy: Defending the rights of all to be heard.
R – Respect: Treating everyone with dignity & respect.
E – Engagement: Actively involving all stakeholders in creating better health outcomes for southern Middle Tennessee

STRATEGIC ANCHORS:

· Quality patient care

· Highly effective teams

· Stewardship of resources

· Innovative culture

Maury Regional Health is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship. Maury Regional Health grants equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origins (including ancestry), genetic information, disability, age, military/national guard/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, or other status protected by state or federal law. Statements made by applicants for employment on this application form will be checked for accuracy. Maury Regional Health campuses are tobacco-free. All tobacco use is prohibited.