Lead Medical Lab Technician

HCA Healthcare • Hermitage, TN

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager and Administrative Director of Laboratory Services, the Medical/Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead (MT) performs and demonstrates proficiency in one or more areas of the clinical laboratory. The role assists with instructing other personnel as assigned and performs clinical laboratory tests and procedures requiring independent judgment and responsibility. The incumbent receives or obtains specimens and uses techniques in areas including bacteriology, parasitology, hematology, serology, blood banking, urinalysis, and chemical and morphological examinations to produce data used in diagnosing and treating diseases. The position helps ensure the highest degree of quality patient care and requires knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and accrediting standards, along with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, recognize the consequences of reporting errors, work under emergency conditions, and maintain attention to detail for extended periods.

Requirements

• Associate degree; an Associate’s Degree of Clinical Laboratory Science is specified.
• Minimum of 5 years of general laboratory experience as an MLT or equivalent clinical laboratory training.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work under emergency conditions.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail for extended periods.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and standards of accrediting agencies.

Nice To Haves

• Computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Five or more years of general laboratory experience.
• NCA, ASCP, HEW, or AMT certification, or a Tennessee license.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory tests and procedures in one or more laboratory areas, exercising independent judgment and responsibility.
• Assist in instructing other personnel as assigned.
• Receive or obtain specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Use laboratory techniques in bacteriology, parasitology, hematology, serology, blood banking, urinalysis, and chemical and morphological examinations.
• Generate laboratory data used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
• Help maintain the highest degree of quality patient care.
• Prioritize responsibilities and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Work under emergency conditions and maintain attention to detail for extended periods.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• A 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree