MLT

Covenant Health•Sevierville, TN

About The Position

Overview: LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, our region’s top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. We’re a full-service, not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services, including top-tier specialists, a modern ER, and a beautiful Women’s Center. Learn more about our amazing facility at https://www.lecontemedicalcenter.com/about-leconte-medical-center/ . As you’d expect, we offer our employees a robust benefits package, including: unmatched medical insurance, tuition reimbursement; student loan repayment assistance, certification bonuses; leadership and professional development programs; an employer-matched 401(k); and a generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program . Department Overview: The Lab at LeConte Medical Center is a rewarding place to work. The skilled team of Sr. Lab Assistants, Lab Assistants, MTs, and MLTs work together to provide all laboratory services to LeConte patients in a timely manner. In this department, the staff is focused and goal-driven to provide accurate and sufficient results for the people they serve. Position Summary: The MLT performs routine and specialized clinical lab tests for use in the diagnosis and treatment of patients by physicians. Recruiter: Alexa Robbins || [email protected]

Requirements

Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.
Minimum Experience: None
Licensure Requirement: TN State license, and MLT/MT ASCP Certification.

Responsibilities

Performs all routine and specialized lab tests trained for as assigned.
Runs, maintains and or repairs laboratory equipment.
Performs and documents quality control samples in assigned work area.
Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment, glassware and instruments.
Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains according to standard formulas and procedures.
Answers phones, responds to physician inquiries regarding lab results.
Maintains required records, reports, statistics, logs, files to comply with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
Performs all functions of a Sr. lab assistant as required.
Receives or collects specimens; organizes and prioritizes work duties.
Identifies and labels specimens.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Completes required education assignments annually.
Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.