Clinical Lab Technologist -Generalist

Labcorp • Nashville, TN

3d • 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 role works in a high-volume, production-based environment and performs an essential component of clinical laboratory science. The schedule is third shift, Monday through Friday from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with a weekend rotation every third weekend. The position may require overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.

The technologist performs routine and complex laboratory procedures, evaluates specimens and test materials, operates and troubleshoots instruments, and reports accurate and timely results to support quality patient care. The role also includes preventive maintenance, quality control, supply replenishment, specimen processing as needed, and maintaining a safe work environment.

External applicants are eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k), paid time off or flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan. Other eligibility limitations apply to employees working fewer than 20 hours, casual employees, interns, temporary employees, and employees on a 7-on/7-off schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology; alternatively, an MLS degree meets the stated minimum qualification.
• At least 1 year of clinical laboratory testing experience, unless qualified 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, 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 experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) generalist.

Responsibilities

• Determine whether specimens are acceptable for testing according to established criteria.
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions in accordance with 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 needed.
• Assist with specimen processing when needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage for eligible employees.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), subject to eligibility and schedule-specific limitations.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level