Medical Technologist I: Precision Lab Care & Compliance

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Medical Technologist I to perform routine and specialty laboratory testing on blood and body fluids with minimal supervision.

You will ensure accurate results, support patient care, and assist in teaching staff while maintaining safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include instrument checks, troubleshooting, data collection for regulatory compliance, and occasional phlebotomy duties as needed to support the lab team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field is required.
• Passing score on the Clinical Laboratory Technology Proficiency exam approved by HHS (HEW) is required.
• 0–2 years of acute care laboratory experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate and high complexity tests on blood and body fluids with accurate results.
• Maintain quality control and instrument maintenance per policy.
• Troubleshoot instrument issues and document corrective actions.
• Assist in data collection for regulatory compliance and accreditation.
• Participate in phlebotomy duties and patient care support as needed.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Safety regulations

Troubleshooting

Phlebotomy

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or related field

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Medical Technologist I to perform routine and specialty laboratory testing on blood and body fluids with minimal supervision.

You will ensure accurate results, support patient care, and assist in teaching staff while maintaining safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include instrument checks, troubleshooting, data collection for regulatory compliance, and occasional phlebotomy duties as needed to support the lab team.