About the job Medical Lab Technician OR Medical Technologist
Location
Chattanooga TN
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Description
Top Client in need of Medical Lab Technician OR Medical Technologist
The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) utilizes skills and training to perform test of samples of blood, urine and other body fluids to obtain information utilized in diagnosis and evaluation of patient medical status. Participates in Performance Improvement activities to assure continuous Quality Improvement. Maintains cultural and diversity awareness when dealing with patients, visitors, co-workers and all other customers. Promotes a supportive, team-work oriented environment. Fulfills departmental responsibilities with the long-range plan, mission, vision and values of the facility.
What you will do in this role:
- You will handle specimen processing, preanalytic inspection of specimens for identification and integrity.
- You will perform various types of laboratory test(s) on patient specimens, evaluates test results, and report/enter/verify test results in Laboratory Information System.
- You will perform and evaluates periodic quality control per policy and procedure.
You will evaluate new and/or modified procedures, reagents and instruments as directed by Section Coordinator.
- Troubleshoots all instruments as directed by Section Coordinator..
- Participates in hospital initiatives and in department goals set by the Laboratory Director and Manager
What qualifications you will need:
- Associate Degree; Graduate ftom a NCCLS accredited Medical Technician program.
- Hospital laboratory experience preferred
Job Requirements:
- Medical Lab Technician-
o Associates Degree
o Graduate from a NCCLS accredited Medical Technician program
o National Medical Technician Certification (ASCP/AMT/AAB) required
- Medical Technologist-
o Associates Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology, or Chemistry
o National Certification (ASCP/AMT/AAB)
General Comments
Relocation: Case by Case Basis
Sign-On Bonus: Yes