MLT

The US Oncology Network • Knoxville, TN

12h • Onsite

About The Position

We can’t do it without YOU! Do you want to apply your experience, skills and education in a way that makes a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of our patients and their families? At Tennessee Cancer Specialists, it is the privilege of our employees to walk with our patients and their families as they move along the journey of fighting cancer. Whether you are working directly with patients in one of our clinics or in a support role, you are an important part of our mission to deliver the highest quality, compassionate care. Our 300+ employees make up the teams at our 17 different East Tennessee locations! As a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), you will assist our clinics by processing and analyzing ordered specimens so our providers can properly diagnose and treat oncology and hematology conditions. Here's what might happen on a typical day… Working in our central lab, you will perform a wide range of medical oncology lab responsibilities including accurately performing specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control procedures for moderate and high complexity laboratory tests. Your teamwork mindset proves vital in working with and maintaining healthy working relationships with other lab and practice staff as you communicate with many different positions and levels of the practice. Patient focus is always number one and you take pride in the role you play within Tennessee Cancer Specialists.

Requirements

• Associates degree in medical technology or laboratory science is a requirement of this position.
• Current state licensure is required.
• Position is entry level and requires 0-3 years experience.
• Manual dexterity, proper hand-eye coordination, clear color perception and corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time depending on the function of the position being completed.
• Any lifting should be limited to 40 pounds or less.

Nice To Haves

• AMT, ASCP or equivalent is highly preferred.
• At least one year of prior medical laboratory experience preferably in oncology

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen analysis of all chemistry, hematology, and immunology specimens.
• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, and reporting and following laboratory policies for testing and maintaining equipment.
• Properly document patient results in a timely manner and maintain quality assurance documentation including all test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records, checklists, etc.
• Help with performing phlebotomy and collecting patient specimens as needed.
• Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory supplies and making sure those supplies are viable for use.
• Help out with any additional tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees