MLT

Covenant Health; Tazewell (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus for New Grads

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced 1

Job summary

Covenant Health's Claiborne Medical Center seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician for general laboratory duties at night shift. This full-time position is at Claiborne Medical Center, a Covenant Health member, with a $2,000 sign-on bonus for new grads and a $3,000 sign-on bonus for experienced technicians.

The MLT will perform high complexity, routine and specialized lab tests, following procedures, maintaining records and ensuring accuracy.

Qualifications

• Current Tennessee State License as Medical Laboratory Technician.
• ASCP or NCA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and high complexity tests that you are trained in, and as appropriate for testing department and shift.
• Follow Laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient results.
• Document all corrective actions taken when the test process deviates from specifications; do not report results until action is complete and test is performing as expected.
• Assist with proficiency-testing samples and maintain records showing tests are performed in the same manner as patient samples.
• Adhere to Laboratory quality control policies; perform all control activities, calibrations and maintenance; notify leadership of out-of-control situations when unresolved.
• Identify problems that may affect test performance or reporting; correct if possible or escalate appropriately.
• Assist in orientation and training of students and new staff in the department.
• Prepare reagents and supplies per formulas as needed.
• Utilize LIS for patient accessioning and result entry; monitor lists.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment as specified.

Education

Tennessee State License (Medical Laboratory Technician)

ASCP or NCA certification (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Medical Laboratory Technician, General Laboratory

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus for New Grads

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced Technicians

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift

Claiborne Medical Center Overview:

Claiborne Medical Center, a member of Knoxville-based Covenant Health, offers a full range of medical services including emergency care, general and orthopedic surgery, rehabilitation, and diagnostic services. Our radiology services are certified by the American College of Radiology in Computerized Tomography (CT), Mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine, and Ultrasound. Claiborne also provides skilled and long-term care through Claiborne Health and Rehabilitation Center. Our team of physicians and staff is dedicated to putting our patients first, every day. For more information, visit ClaiborneMedicalCenter.com.

Position Summary:

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs high complexity, routine and specialized clinical Lab tests for use in diagnosis and treatment of patients by physicians. The individual will perform only those tests that s/he has been trained and found competent in performing.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and high complexity tests that the individual has been trained in, and as appropriate for testing department and shift.
• Follow the Laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient results.
• Document all corrective actions taken when the test process deviates from the Laboratory’s established performance specifications. Does not report patient results until all corrective action has been taken, and test is performing as expected.
• Assist with proficiency-testing samples and maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency-testing samples are tested in same manner as patient samples.
• Adhere to Laboratory’s quality control policies; document all control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed. Performs all quality control as outlined in the procedural manuals. Notify the Technical Specialist, Laboratory Manager, Shift Leader or Charge Tech, or Pathologist of out-of-control situations if problem cannot be resolved.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results; either correct the problem or notify the Technical Specialist, Shift Leader or Charge Tech, or Laboratory Manager if the problem cannot be resolved.
• Assist in orientation, instruction and evaluation of students and new employees to the department.
• Prepare various reagents and supplies according to precise formulas as needed.
• Utilize the LIS in patient accessioning and resulting; monitors incomplete and collection lists.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot Laboratory equipment and instruments, as specified.
• Check Communication boards at least weekly.
• Plan work to insure maximum productivity with minimum amount of ‘carry over’ work, while keeping overtime to a minimum. Responsible for communicating to the next shift and other appropriate staff needed information about patient samples or instrument performance.
• Act as resource person for phlebotomy if trained appropriately, including outpatients.
• Maintain and disinfect work area.
• Assist with coverage of the pneumatic tube system, processing and distributing specimens.
• Handle biohazard wastes according to policy.
• Assist in evaluation and validation of testing systems.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all patient, co-worker and business information at all times.
• Use proper judgment in releasing information; analyze situations and take appropriate actions.
• 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:

None

Licensure requirement:

Current Tennessee State License as a Medical Laboratory Technician. Certification by ASCP or NCA is preferred.