MLT

Tennessee Oncology•Murfreesboro, TN

About The Position

Tennessee Oncology, a prominent community-based cancer care specialist and home to a leading clinical trial network, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician. The organization's mission, established in 1976, is to provide accessible, high-quality cancer care and clinical research expertise to patients in their communities. This role is crucial in advancing cancer detection and treatment, making these innovations available to all patients. The company values the privilege of caring for cancer patients and seeks motivated individuals to support this meaningful work.

Requirements

Understanding of laboratory OSHA and regulatory standards (CLIA, CAP, JACHO, etc).
Follow all regulatory requirements to maintain CMS and other accreditation as 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.
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).
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.
Current certification from ASCP, AMA, ABB, or obtained within 1 year of hire. (Required to meet eligibility to sit for exam upon hire) - Georgia Requirements
Minimum (2) years of laboratory training/experience at a clinical institution. - Georgia Requirements
Hematology experience with a minimum (1) year experience preferred - Georgia Requirements
Must be willing and able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Must be willing and able to travel to satellite clinics when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Current State of Tennessee Medical Laboratory Technician\Technologist License
Hematology experience with a minimum (1) year experience
Phlebotomy skills
Current certification from ASCP, AMA, ABB, or obtained within 1 year of hire. (Required to meet eligibility to sit for exam upon hire) - Georgia Requirements
Hematology experience with a minimum (1) year experience - Georgia Requirements
Phlebotomy skills - Georgia Requirements

Responsibilities

Collection, testing, and reporting of patient specimens for laboratory testing.
Following proper guidelines for safe handling of blood, body fluids, and hazardous chemicals.
Properly recording lab testing, quality control, and assurance.
Maintaining appropriate inventory levels of reagents and supplies.
Assisting other laboratory staff as requested.
Maintaining laboratory procedures, equipment, and processes to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Ensuring all lab reports are reviewed and appropriate values are noted/commented.
Performing laboratory testing and operating automated equipment within the limits described in the procedure manual.
Maintaining proper records of laboratory testing and results as described in the policy and procedures manual.
Adhering to CLIA, OSHA, and all other regulatory compliance requirements for laboratories.
Performing quality control procedures as required to ensure accuracy of clinical data.
Interacting with medical staff and assisting with testing orders and results as needed.
Maintaining sufficient inventory of laboratory supplies for daily operations.
Ordering tests, rejecting tests, reviewing, and approving results using the clinic chart ordering system (ONCOEMR) and laboratory LIS (COPIA).