Medical Technologist PRN

Lifepoint Health®; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and family leave

Tuition assistance and loan assistance

Employee wellness programs

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is looking for a Medical Technologist PRN to join Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, Tennessee. This vital role involves preparing and analyzing samples, operating laboratory equipment, and ensuring accurate reporting of results. Ideal candidates will possess an ASCP, AMT, or Tennessee State License and a preferred Bachelor's degree.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, financial protection, and professional development opportunities, making it a meaningful career choice in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Applicants must have either an ASCP, AMT, or Tennessee State License.

Responsibilities

• Prepares samples for testing according to standardized procedures.
• Analyzes bodily fluids and substances for abnormalities.
• Operates laboratory equipment effectively.
• Reports/document results per organizational standards.

Skills

Laboratory equipment operation

Sample analysis

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ASCP, AMT, or Tennessee State License

Job description

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Technologist PRN joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You’ll Contribute

• Follows standardized procedures and helps prepare samples for testing.
• Collects samples and analyzes bodily fluids and substances for abnormalities.
• Collects blood and studies blood samples used in transfusions.
• Operates laboratory equipment in a high‑quality, effective manner.
• Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits, and reports/documents results per organizational standards.
• Performs automated tests using computerized instruments & automated equipment.
• Runs tests and analyzes the results to be reported to the physician or registered nurse.
• Performs quality assurance work to ensure accuracy of equipment.

Why Join Us

• Comprehensive benefits: multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial protection & PTO: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & career growth: higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee well‑being: mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• Applicants must have either an ASCP, AMT, or Tennessee State License.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

More About Starr Regional Medical Center

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118‑bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Athens and Etowah, TN community for over 50 years.

EEOC Statement

Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.