MEDICAL LAB TECHNICIAN jobs in Tennessee

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Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Technician - Summit Medical Group Central Lab
  • Summit Medical Group
  • Knoxville, TN FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities

    About Our Career Opportunity

     

    Summit Medical Group's Central Lab is seeking a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Lab Technician (MLT) to join our team. 

    This is a Full time opportunity, working 5:30pm-4:00am (four 10 hour shifts).

     

    Responsibilities: (List does not include all duties assigned)

    • Adheres to established policies and procedures, including OSHA and CLIA, and company established protocols.
    • Executes and documents quality control checks on lab equipment: Records and initials open and/or in-use dates on all controls, reagents, calibrators, kits, etc., and strives to use the oldest dated materials first.
    • Participates in proficiency testing on a rotational basis and assures that PT samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples. Records PT results on worksheet and delivers to team leader or operations manager along with instrument printouts.
    • Prepares and uses proper controls and standards for all tests performed, records data, recognizes out-of-range results, shifts and trends. Implements and documents corrective action when indicated.
    • Troubleshoots most equipment malfunctions, performs and documents scheduled and unscheduled equipment maintenance.
    • Performs lab tests in a timely manner, records results properly, maintains lab copy or logs results in appropriate log book or file. Confirms and verifies results through knowledge of techniques, principles and instruments.
    • Recognizes problems (technical, instrumental, and / or physiological) during result review. Can identify the cause and develop solutions for resolution.
    • Correlates and interprets data based on knowledge of physiological conditions affecting test results. Assesses plausibility of laboratory results through correlation of data.
    • Correctly calculates results of tests performed if necessary.
    • Assists with performing comparison studies of precision, accuracy, linearity, etc. on new or existing procedures
    • Consistently displays attention to detail, thus reducing careless errors, tests missed, results reported on wrong patients, etc.
    • Assists with orientation and training of new or less skilled laboratory personnel.
    • Assists with supply inventory on assigned workstations and notifies the appropriate person when supplies are low. Discards expired reagents, controls, and supplies and notifying the appropriate person when doing this.  Rotates the old stock while putting up new stock.
    • Demonstrates working knowledge of Harvest and Copia LIS and processes samples, registers new patients, into the system and performs required preanalytical LIS duties with minimal errors.
    • Maintains a clean and orderly workstation and communicates issues to incoming technical staff during hand-off/shift change. Evening shift technologists should leave detailed Problem logs and notes of issues encountered for the dayshift techs coming in.   
    • Interacts in an open and cooperative manner with supervisors, co-workers, physicians, and public to create a positive work environment and promotes good teamwork among staff.
    • Actively participates in annual competency testing, completing all assignments in a timely manner and gathering all requested examples and documents in the assigned timeframe. Also reviews all laboratory procedures annually as part of the competency process.
    • Promotes a culture of safety by following the Laboratory OSHA guidelines outlined in the Osha BBP Standard and the Chemical Hygiene Plan
    • Adheres to expectations of the established corporate compliance plan.
    • Maintains strictest confidentiality both internally and externally.
    • Actively participates in site-level Quality Improvement Activities. Each employee will contribute to the continual evaluation site performance as well as the implementation and measurement of improvement activities that increase the quality of care provided to patients.
    • Performs related work as assigned.

    Qualifications

    EDUCATION:  Bachelor degree in Medical Technology or equivalent preferred. 

     

    EXPERIENCE: 1 year of clinical laboratory experience preferred.

     

    CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: Tennessee Medical Technologist General or Supervisor General license preferred.  ASCP certification required.

     

    Overview

    About Summit Medical Group

     

    Summit Medical Group is East Tennessee’s largest primary care organization with more than 400 providers at 87 practice locations in 18 counties. Summit also consists of four diagnostic centers, mobile diagnostic services, eight physical therapy centers, four express clinics, central laboratory, and sleep services center. Summit provides healthcare services to more than 370,000 patients, averaging over one million encounters annually. For more information, visit www.summitmedical.com

     

    In addition to our commitment to the health of our community, our organization is also committed to the health of our employees through our employee Wellness Program.  Employees receive a discounted monthly insurance premium if they actively participate in the wellness program. Furthermore, Summit Medical Group hires only non-tobacco users. Pre-employment drug testing will include testing for nicotine, and only candidates who pass the drug test will be considered eligible for employment.

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Travel Cath Lab Technologist - $2,519 per week
  • Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab
  • Johnson, TN FULL_TIME
  • Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab is seeking a travel Cath Lab Technologist for a travel job in Johnson City, Tennessee.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Cath Lab TechnologistDiscipline: Allied ...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Medical Lab Technician
  • Maury Regional Health
  • Columbia, TN OTHER
  • Title: Medical Lab TechnicianLocation: Maury Regional Medical CenterPosition Shift: PRNPosition Summary:Summary:Medical Laboratory Technicians are responsible for performing tests and reporting result...
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Travel Medical Lab Technician
  • Anders Group
  • Bolivar, TN FULL_TIME
  • Anders Group is seeking a travel Medical Lab Technician for a travel job in Bolivar, Tennessee.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Medical Lab TechnicianDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalStar...
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Travel Medical Lab Technician
  • Triage Staffing
  • Bolivar, TN FULL_TIME
  • Triage Staffing is seeking a travel Medical Lab Technician for a travel job in Bolivar, Tennessee.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Medical Lab TechnicianDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalS...
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Travel Medical Lab Technician
  • Ardor Health Solutions
  • Dyersburg, TN FULL_TIME
  • Ardor Health Solutions is seeking a travel Medical Lab Technician for a travel job in Dyersburg, Tennessee.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Medical Lab TechnicianDiscipline: Allied Health Prof...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Medical Lab Technician
  • The Staff Pad
  • Helena, MT
  • The Staff Pad is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Technician in Helena, Montana. Join an orga...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Lab Technician
  • Common Spirit
  • Prescott, AZ
  • Overview At Dignity Health, living our values means bringing passion into action every day. Dignity Health-Yavapai Regio...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Lab Technician
  • CommonSpirit Health
  • Prescott, AZ
  • Overview At Dignity Health, living our values means bringing passion into action every day. Dignity Health-Yavapai Regio...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Lab Technician
  • RWJ Barnabas
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • RWJBH Hematology Department is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician in the Lab at New Brunswick campus, This is a Par...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Lab Technician
  • St Mary's Health System
  • Bangor, ME
  • #Position Summary: The Medical Laboratory Technician performs advanced clinical procedures, including chemical, biologic...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Lab Technician
  • Shriners Children's
  • Greenville, SC
  • Company Overview: Shriners Childrens is a family that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in provi...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Lab Technician
  • The Staff Pad
  • Helena, MT
  • Job Description The Staff Pad is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Technician in Helena, Monta...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Lab Technician
  • Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center
  • Meyersdale, PA
  • Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for MEDICAL LAB TECHNICIAN jobs
$35,090 to $44,414

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