Medical Technologist

TriStar Centennial Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking a Medical Technologist/MLS to perform tests on blood, urine and other body fluids to support diagnosis and patient care. You will supervise medical laboratory technicians and participate in performance improvement initiatives to uphold quality.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or MLS and has earned HT/CLT certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, MLS, Chemical or Biologic Science with clinical training.
• Previously qualified as Medical Technologist by passing the HHS CLT Proficiency Examination.

Responsibilities

• Performs tests on blood, urine and other body fluids to aid diagnosis.
• Supervises Medical Lab Technicians (MLT) and supports performance improvement activities.
• Maintains professional interactions with patients, visitors and coworkers.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Chemical or Biologic Science

Job description

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

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) 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. Supervises the Medical Lab Technician (MLT). 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.

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Chemical or Biologic Science, with clinical training and relevant generalist clinical laboratory experience within the last five years.
• Previously qualified as Medical Technologist by passing the HHS Clinical Laboratory Technologist Proficiency Examination.

Benefits

TriStar Centennial Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 740+ bed comprehensive facility. We offer medical and surgical programs. These include behavioral health and 24-hour emergency. These also include heart and vascular and imaging. These also include neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, rehabilitation, sleep disorder, and women's services. We are an affiliate of TriStar Health. TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 43-acre campus. We are home to TriStar Centennial Heart & Vascular Center. We are home to TriStar Centennial Women's Hospital. Our campus includes The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, TriStar Centennial Advanced Joint Replacement Institute and TriStar Centennial Parthenon Pavilion.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, 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.