Medical Lab Technician (MLT)

Lifepoint Health®; Hartsville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Higher education tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® in Hartsville, Tennessee, is seeking a dedicated Medical Lab Technician for a full-time night position. You will perform complex testing and ensure high-quality results.

Candidates should have an Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science and preferably an ASCP (MLT) certification. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• TN MLT license preferred but not required.
• Certification in Medical Laboratory Science is a must.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate to high complex testing and report results.
• Instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Conduct quality control testing.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work under stress

Education

Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science

ASCP (MLT) certification

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Highpoint Health - Trousdale with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Trousdale 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 a Medical Lab Technician joining our team, you are 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.

Job Title

Medical Lab Technician

Employment Type

Full Time (nights)

How You'll Contribute

• Perform moderate to high complex testing and waived testing procedures and report test results.
• Perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Perform quality control testing.
• Maintain supplies needed for performance of tests.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures and drug screen collections according to policy and procedure.
• Accurately register client samples, results with comments, order tests, cancel and add tests as required.
• Handle with Care participation annually or CPI participation every 2 years.

Why Join Us

• 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.
• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science (may be grandfathered in with certification or diploma).
• TN MLT license preferred but not required.
• ASCP (MLT) certification required.

Additional Requirements Include

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

More About Trousdale Medical Center

Highpoint Health - Trousdale with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Trousdale Medical Center, is a 25‑bed critical access hospital offering an extensive range of in‑patient, outpatient and emergency services for adults and children. A critical access hospital is a hospital essential to providing healthcare to our community. We want our patients and their families to feel confident in the staff’s ability to provide professional care, while ensuring their rights as individuals are respected. From the 24‑hour emergency room to the state‑of‑the‑art laboratory, X‑ray, CT scan and rehabilitation services, the hospital delivers emergency and routine medical care by highly trained physicians, nurses and allied health professionals using the latest technology.

EEOC Statement

Highpoint Health - Trousdale with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health - Trousdale with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.