MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Covenant Health; Jackson Square (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health is looking for a Medical Technologist for their General Laboratory in Jackson Square, Tennessee. This PRN position involves performing routine and complex tests, ensuring quality control, and assisting in the training of new staff. Candidates must be licensed as medical technologists in the state of Tennessee, with a solid understanding of various laboratory disciplines including blood bank, chemistry, and microbiology. The role offers variable hours and shifts, according to hospital needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge obtained by formal education or on-the-job training of instruments and quality control methods.
• Must possess knowledge of blood bank, hematology, serology, urinalysis, chemistry, and microbiology.
• Must have or acquire necessary computer skills to perform assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex tests using manual and automated procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for proper quality control measures.
• Troubleshoots instruments and performs preventative maintenance.
• Assists in training MLT students and new employees.

Skills

Knowledge of blood bank

Knowledge of hematology

Knowledge of serology

Knowledge of urinalysis

Knowledge of chemistry

Knowledge of microbiology

Computer skills

Education

Must be licensed as medical technologist in Tennessee

Job description

Overview

Medical Technologist, General Laboratory

PRN/OCC, Variable Hours and Shifts

Methodist Medical Center Overview:

With more than 30 specialties from Cardiology and Neurosurgery to Orthopedics and Vascular care, Methodist Medical Center was one of the first hospitals in East Tennessee to offer cutting‑edge treatments and technologies that benefit people with life‑threatening aneurysms, severely damaged knee, hip and shoulder joints, sudden heart failure, and non‑healing wounds.

• 283 licensed beds
• 25 ICU beds
• 12 intermediate care beds
• 38 emergency suites
• 2 cath labs
• 8 LDRP suites
• Over 250 active and courtesy physicians
• Over 800 employees

Position Summary:

Performs routine and complex tests in blood bank, serology‑urinalysis, coagulation, chemistry, hematology, and microbiology using various manual and automated approved procedures. Assists technical specialists with technical management of assigned sections.

Recruiter: Rachel Dudek‑Fleming || [e-mail]

Responsibilities

• Performs high quality work with speed and accuracy.
• Assumes responsibility for proper quality control measures.
• Performs and records quality control data and reports results accurately and in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoots instruments and reagent problems and performs preventative maintenance as scheduled.
• Properly operates equipment, performs preventative maintenance and records action taken.
• Assists in the training of MLT students and new employees as assigned by the technical specialist.
• Notifies physician or designated nurse when panic values are observed in testing.
• Exercises use of cost conscious methods as set forth by the technical specialist (use of time, punctuality, supplies).
• Assumes responsibility for the area in the absence of the technical specialist.
• Performs work using independent judgment and organizational skills to meet established deadlines.
• Collects blood specimens as necessary using established techniques for the various age groups assigned.
• Performs and documents Quality Control functions under the direction of the technical specialist.
• Assists technical specialist with work assignments and technical oversight of testing staff.
• Remains mentally alert and maintains concentration with attention to detail for prolonged periods, at times under stress. Maintains adaptability, flexibility, initiative, persistence, and efficiency of time management and action.
• Does not pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others. Provides safe, efficient, competent care to population assigned. Meets MMC Environment of Care Standards.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

Must possess knowledge obtained by formal education, previous experience, or on‑the‑job training of instruments and quality control methods for those procedures assigned. Must possess knowledge of blood bank, hematology, serology, urinalysis, chemistry, and microbiology obtained by formal education. Must have or acquire the computer skills necessary to perform assigned duties.

Licensure Requirements:

Must be licensed in the State of Tennessee as a medical technologist.