Medical Technologist – 1st Shift, Growth & Benefits

Sonic Healthcare USA Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

American Esoteric Labs in Knoxville, TN is seeking a medical laboratory professional to perform moderate to high complexity testing, analyze results, and report findings in a patient-care focused environment. The role runs 6 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday–Friday with rotating weekends, offering full-time benefits and growth opportunities.

The ideal candidate holds an AMA-approved MLT program or a BS in Medical Technology for MT, TN licensure, and ASCP certification or eligibility, with 6 months of lab

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with AMA-approved Medical Laboratory training to qualify as MLT.
• BS in Medical Technology or AMA-approved MT program qualification.
• Current TN licensure as MLT or MT.
• ASCP certification or eligibility.
• 6 months of laboratory training or experience.
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate general lab equipment including analyzers, centrifuges, pipettes.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate and high complexity testing as part of patient care.
• Analyze, review, and report testing results.
• Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement solutions.
• Work in a fast-paced lab with hazards and uphold safety, compliance, and quality control.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Reading & writing

Communication

Education

AMA-approved Medical Laboratory training program (MLT)

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology / MT path

Tools

Automated analyzers

Centrifuges

Microscopes

Pipettes (manual & automated)

Computers

Telephones

Job description

American Esoteric Labs in Knoxville, TN is seeking a medical laboratory professional to perform moderate to high complexity testing, analyze results, and report findings in a patient-care focused environment. The role runs 6 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday–Friday with rotating weekends, offering full-time benefits and growth opportunities.

The ideal candidate holds an AMA-approved MLT program or a BS in Medical Technology for MT, TN licensure, and ASCP certification or eligibility, with 6 months of lab