Technician-Medical Laboratory II

Baptist; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Collierville, Tennessee is seeking a Laboratory Technician to utilize laboratory skills for performing and reporting results of defined procedures. Responsibilities include specimen management, quality control, and patient identification evaluation. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of experience in a medical laboratory and be a graduate of an accredited MLT program. Licensing requirements include state licensure or national registration, which must be obtained within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in a medical laboratory.
• State licensure and/or National registration or certification in accordance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Receives, identifies, organizes and prioritizes specimen for test processing.
• Performs and reports laboratory procedures.
• Conducts quality control and routine instrument maintenance.
• Evaluates patient identification to reduce errors.
• Supports lifelong learning.

Education

Graduate of an accredited MLT program

Job description

Utilizes laboratory skills to perform and report results of clearly defined laboratory procedures assuring optimal patient outcomes. Responsible for assigned shifts and subject to overtime and call back as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Receives, identifies, organizes and prioritizes specimen to ensure accurate and timely test processing.
• Performs and reports requested laboratory procedures.
• Performs quality control, proficiency testing, routine instrument maintenance and inventory control.
• Evaluates positive patient identification to reduce analytical and post-analytical error and/or adverse patient outcomes.
• Assesses, evaluates and draws appropriate conclusions.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Experience

• Minimum two years experience in a medical laboratory

Education

• Graduate of an accredited MLT prgram.

Licensure

• State licensure and/or National registration or certification in concordance with current Federal and/or State regulations. Temporary licensure is acceptable. Full licensure is required and must be obtained within six months of hire date.