Medical Lab Technician

HCA Healthcare • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) uses their skills and training to test samples of blood, urine, and other body fluids to obtain information used in diagnosing and evaluating patients’ medical status. The technician participates in Performance Improvement activities to support continuous Quality Improvement, maintains appropriate awareness when interacting with patients, visitors, coworkers, and other customers, and promotes a supportive, teamwork-oriented environment. The position fulfills departmental responsibilities in alignment with Centennial Medical Center’s long-range plan, mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology; or completion of a medical laboratory military course of at least 50 weeks and having held the position of Medical Laboratory Specialist; or completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by ABHES or CAAHEP and at least 3 months of documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high-complexity testing; or documentation of qualification and continuous service as high-complexity testing personnel in a CLIA-certified laboratory since December 28, 2024.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests on samples of blood, urine, and other body fluids to obtain information used to diagnose and evaluate patients’ medical status.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities to support continuous Quality Improvement.
• Maintain appropriate awareness when dealing with patients, visitors, coworkers, and other customers.
• Promote a supportive, teamwork-oriented environment.
• Fulfill departmental responsibilities in alignment with Centennial Medical Center’s long-range plan, mission, vision, and values.

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through 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
• Education Level: Associate degree