MLT (Float)

Tennessee Oncology•Columbia, TN

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tennessee Oncology, a prominent community-based cancer care specialist, operates one of the nation's leading clinical trial networks. Founded in Nashville in 1976, our mission is to provide accessible, high-quality cancer care and clinical research expertise to patients in their communities. We are seeking motivated individuals to support our oncologists and patients. The Medical Laboratory Technician will be responsible for collecting, testing, and reporting on patient specimens. This role involves adhering to safety guidelines for handling biological samples and hazardous chemicals, maintaining accurate records of testing, quality control, and inventory. A strong understanding of laboratory OSHA and regulatory standards (CLIA, CAP, JACHO, etc.) is essential to ensure compliance with CMS and other accreditation requirements.

Requirements

Current State of Tennessee Medical Laboratory Technician\Technologist License preferred but not required
Hematology experience with a minimum (1) year experience preferred
Associate degree in applied sciences, degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician, bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or bachelor’s degree in one of the life sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, etc). or Documentation of previous laboratory experience with analyzing laboratory data, laboratory reporting, maintenance, pipetting, analyzing laboratory data required.
Minimum (2) years of laboratory training/experience at a clinical institution.
Phlebotomy skills are preferred but not required
Current certification from ASCP, AMA, ABB, or obtained within 1 year of hire. (Required to meet eligibility to sit for exam upon hire)
Minimum (2) years of laboratory training/experience at a clinical institution.
Hematology experience with a minimum (1) year experience preferred
Phlebotomy skills are preferred but not required
Demonstrates ability to perform appropriate specimen collections if needed
Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices
Demonstrates understanding of proper quality control procedures, use of control materials, and documentation of QC results and corrective action.
Demonstrates knowledge of ongoing quality assurance activities in the office and documents breaches of quality as they occur.
Demonstrates ability to perform routine maintenance on automated equipment.
Ability to identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify Director or Manager.
Ability to document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from laboratory’s established performance specifications.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to take direction.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients and other employees.
Ability to build rapport with patients to deliver exceptional direct patient care when needed
Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
Must be Patient service oriented

Nice To Haves

Current State of Tennessee Medical Laboratory Technician\Technologist License
Hematology experience with a minimum (1) year experience
Phlebotomy skills

Responsibilities

Maintain laboratory procedures, equipment and processes to aide diagnosis and treat diseases.
Ensures all lab reports are reviewed and appropriate values are noted/commented.
Follows proper guidelines for safe handling of blood, body fluids and hazardous chemicals.
Performs laboratory testing and operates automated equipment within the limits described in the procedure manual.
Maintains proper records of laboratory testing and results as described in the policy and procedures manual.
Adheres to CLIA, OSHA and all other regulatory compliance requirements for laboratories.
Performs quality control procedures as required to ensure accuracy of clinical data.
Interacts with medical staff and assists with testing orders and results are needed.
Maintains sufficient inventory of laboratory supplies for daily operations.
Understanding of the clinic chart ordering system (ONCOEMR) and laboratory LIS (COPIA); including ordering test, rejecting test, reviewing and approving results.