Medical Lab Tech

Community Health Systems • Clarksville, TN • 3h ago

Job Summary

The Medical Lab Technician is responsible for conducting routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood, body fluids, and other specimens to support accurate and timely patient diagnosis and care. This role requires expertise in performing moderate and high-complexity tests while adhering to strict quality control standards, laboratory protocols, and regulatory guidelines. The Medical Lab Technician is also tasked with maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide critical diagnostic information.

Essential Functions

Performs moderate and high-complexity laboratory tests accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely reporting of results with proper documentation.

Adheres to quality control protocols, analyzing data, troubleshooting out-of-range results, and resolving issues promptly.

Operates and maintains laboratory instruments, performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting malfunctions, and communicates issues to supervisors as needed.

Demonstrates proficiency in using laboratory computer systems for general and section-specific functions.

Collects, processes, and documents chain-of-custody urine drug screens as required.

Ensures compliance with laboratory safety standards by wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following safety regulations.

Assists with phlebotomy duties and collaborates with team members to complete departmental tasks.

Maintains accurate records and statistical data in compliance with regulatory and departmental standards.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology required or

Technical School completion of an official military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks minimum) and holding the military occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist required

0-2 years of acute care laboratory experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong knowledge of laboratory testing principles, procedures, and quality control standards.

Proficiency in laboratory equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

Ability to analyze and interpret quality control data and patient test results.

Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with healthcare professionals.

Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations and infection control protocols.

Attention to detail and organizational skills to maintain accurate records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Licenses and Certifications

MLT - Medical Lab Technician through ASCP, AMT, AAB, HEW, or equivalent certification agency required

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Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.

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