Medical Lab Technician PRN

HCA Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Tuition/education support

Retirement plan

Job summary

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a PRN Medical Laboratory Technician to perform tests on blood, urine and body fluids for diagnostic information. The role emphasizes quality improvement participation and teamwork within a patient-centered environment.

The MLT supports ongoing performance improvement and adheres to the center's mission, vision and values while providing safe, accurate lab services to patients across shifts.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent training.
• Military course of 50+ weeks with Medical Laboratory Specialist experience.
• ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited program with at least 3 months high-complexity testing training.
• Documentation of qualification as high complexity testing personnel in a CLIA-lab since 2024-12-28.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests on blood, urine and body fluids to aid diagnosis.
• Participate in Performance Improvement to support quality outcomes.
• Maintain professional awareness when interacting with patients and staff.
• Promote a supportive, teamwork-oriented environment in the department.
• Align duties with the center's mission, vision and values.

Skills

Lab testing

Quality improvement

Teamwork

Patient communication

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Military medical laboratory course (50+ weeks)

ABHES/CAAHEP-certified clinical lab training program (3+ months)

High complexity testing qualification in CLIA-lab (as of 2024-12-28)

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Medical Lab Technician PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

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 Centennial Medical Center Medical Center.

What qualifications you will need:

Must qualify by one of the

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, or
• Completion of a medical laboratory military course of at least 50 weeks and have held the position of Medical Laboratory Specialist, or
• Completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES or the CAAHEP and have at least 3 months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing, or
• Documentation that the individual was qualified and serving as a high complexity testing personnel in a CLIA‑certified laboratory as of December 28th 2024, and done so continuously since December 28th, 2024.

Benefits

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

A four‑time Tennessean Top Workplace, TriStar Southern Hills (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/tristar-southern-hills-medical-center) is a recognized leader in healthcare, providing exceptional care across emergency services, cardiology, orthopedics, rehabilitation and more. Our rehabilitation program ranks among the top 50 in the nation, and TriStar Southern Hills is one of the few hospitals in Tennessee to earn a 4‑star CMS rating. We are also an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI and a Primary Stroke Center. More than 300 board‑certified physicians represent over 20 specialties—but what truly sets us apart is our people. Our highly engaged, tenured team creates an environment where new colleagues are supported from day one, with meaningful opportunities for clinical growth, leadership development and long‑term career advancement.

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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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