Clinical Lab Technologist -Generalist

Labcorp•Nashville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Lab Technologist generalist to join its team at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. This position works in a high-volume, production-based environment performing clinical laboratory testing that supports patient care. The schedule is third shift, Monday through Friday from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with a rotating weekend every third weekend. The role may require flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available to external applicants only. The technologist evaluates specimens, performs routine and complex laboratory procedures, operates and troubleshoots instruments, and reports accurate and timely results. The role also includes preparing and evaluating reagents or controls, performing preventive maintenance and quality control, maintaining supplies, and assisting with specimen processing as needed. Employees must follow laboratory procedures, maintain a safe work environment, and use appropriate personal protective equipment. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a chemical or biological science, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology, and at least one year of clinical laboratory testing experience, or an MLS degree. In lieu of the listed education, non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits meeting CLIA standards may qualify. ASCP or AMT certification and at least one year of experience as an MLS generalist are preferred.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

ASCP or AMT certification.
At least one year of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) generalist.

Responsibilities

Determine specimen acceptability 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 related to 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.