Night-Shift Medical Technologist: High-Complexity Lab

Covenant-Health; Tazewell (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5K Sign-on bonus for experienced

$2K for New Grads

Job summary

Claiborne Medical Center, a member of Covenant Health, seeks a Medical Technologist (General Laboratory) for full-time night shift. Responsible for high-complexity testing, specimen handling, and reporting to physicians. Must hold Tennessee MT license; ASCP/NCA preferred.

Sign-on bonuses offered for experienced and new grads. The role requires accurate results, adherence to QC procedures, and collaboration with the lab team.

Qualifications

• Current Tennessee State License as a Medical Technologist is required.
• ASCP or NCA certification preferred.
• Six months experience is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform high complexity tests 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.
• Perform 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.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results; either correct the problem or notify the Technical Specialist 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; monitor incomplete and collection lists.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot Laboratory equipment and instruments, as specified.
• Plan work to insure maximum productivity with minimum amount of ‘carry over’ work, while keeping overtime to a minimum.
• Act as resource person for phlebotomy, if trained appropriately, including outpatients.
• Review abnormal patient reports daily; normal reports weekly.

Job description

Claiborne Medical Center, a member of Covenant Health, seeks a Medical Technologist (General Laboratory) for full-time night shift. Responsible for high-complexity testing, specimen handling, and reporting to physicians. Must hold Tennessee MT license; ASCP/NCA preferred.

Sign-on bonuses offered for experienced and new grads. The role requires accurate results, adherence to QC procedures, and collaboration with the lab team.