Blood Bank Lab Technologist

Labcorp•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Lab Technologist to join its blood bank team at Ascension St Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. This role works in a high-volume, production-based environment and performs a vital component of clinical laboratory science, supporting quality patient care through accurate and timely testing. The schedule is second shift, Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with rotating weekends. Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts may be required depending on business needs. External applicants are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Labcorp provides laboratory services and diagnostics to healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and health systems. The company describes its work as advancing diagnostics and improving health outcomes through science, technology, data, and its laboratory network. It offers opportunities for career growth and development. Labcorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology; alternatively, an MLS degree.
At least 1 year of clinical laboratory testing experience, unless qualifying through an MLS degree.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Familiarity with laboratory information systems.
Computer proficiency.
Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and organizational skills.
Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.
Non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits meeting CLIA standards may satisfy the education requirement in lieu of the listed education requirements.

Nice To Haves

ASCP or AMT certification.
At least 1 year of clinical blood bank MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) experience.

Responsibilities

Determine whether specimens are acceptable for testing according to established criteria.
Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
Make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls.
Report accurate and timely test results to support quality patient care.
Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
Assist with specimen processing when needed.
Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.