MLT

Job description

Overview
Medical Lab Technician, General Laboratory
$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced Candidates
$2,000 Sign-on Bonus for New Grads
Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift
LeConte Medical Center Overview:
LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, our region’s top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. We’re a full-service, not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services, including top-tier specialists, a modern ER, and a beautiful Women’s Center. Learn more about our amazing facility at https://www.lecontemedicalcenter.com/about-leconte-medical-center/.
Position Summary:
The MLT performs routine and specialized clinical lab tests for use in the diagnosis and treatment of patients by physicians.
Responsibilities
• Performs all routine and specialized lab tests trained for as assigned.
• Runs, maintains and or repairs laboratory equipment.
• Performs and documents quality control samples in assigned work area.
• Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment, glassware and instruments.
• Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains according to standard formulas and procedures.
• Answers phones, responds to physician inquiries regarding lab results.
• Maintains required records, reports, statistics, logs, files to comply with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Performs all functions of a Sr. lab assistant as required.
• Receives or collects specimens; organizes and prioritizes work duties. Identifies and labels specimens.
• 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

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:
State license or eligible