Medical Lab Technologist
About The Position
Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist generalist to join its team at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. This role works in a high-volume, production-based clinical laboratory environment and performs an essential component of clinical laboratory science to support patient care. The technologist performs routine and complex testing procedures, evaluates specimens and results, operates and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation, and maintains quality and safety standards. The schedule is second shift, Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with a rotating weekend assignment every third weekend. Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts may be needed based on business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
- At least one year of clinical laboratory testing experience, or 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.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience as an MLS generalist in hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, or chemistry.
- ASCP or AMT certification.
Responsibilities
- Determine whether specimens are acceptable for testing according to established criteria.
- Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
- Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
- Make technical decisions related to 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 necessary.
- Assist with specimen processing when needed.
- Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), subject to schedule eligibility
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Job Type
Full-time
