MLT

Covenant Health•Sevierville, TN

About The Position

The Medical Lab Technician (MLT) performs routine and specialized clinical laboratory tests used by physicians to diagnose and treat patients. The position is in the General Laboratory at LeConte Medical Center, a 79-bed community hospital in Sevier County and part of Covenant Health. This is a full-time, night-shift role scheduled for 72 hours per pay period.

Requirements

State license or eligibility for state licensure.
Education must be sufficient to meet the standards for the required license and/or certification.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned routine and specialized laboratory tests for which trained.
Run, maintain, and/or repair laboratory equipment.
Perform and document quality-control samples in the assigned work area.
Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment, glassware, and instruments.
Prepare solutions, reagents, and stains according to standard formulas and procedures.
Answer phones and respond to physician inquiries regarding laboratory results.
Maintain records, reports, statistics, logs, and files required by accreditation and regulatory agencies.
Perform all functions of a senior laboratory assistant as required.
Receive or collect specimens; organize and prioritize work duties.
Identify and label specimens.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Complete required annual education assignments.
Work toward achieving goals and objectives and participate in quality-improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.