Medical Technologist Generalist

Labcorp•Nashville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist generalist to join its team at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. The role works in a high-volume, production-based environment and performs a vital component of clinical laboratory science. The schedule is third shift, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, with a rotating weekend every third week. The technologist performs routine and complex testing procedures, evaluates specimen acceptability, operates and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation, and reports accurate and timely results to support quality patient care. The position also includes quality control and preventive maintenance, supply replenishment, and specimen processing as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology, or an MLS degree.
At least one year of clinical laboratory testing experience, unless qualifying through an MLS degree.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Familiarity with laboratory information systems.
Proficiency with computers.
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.

Nice To Haves

ASCP or AMT certification.
At least one year of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) generalist in hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis.
Non-traditional degree with applicable science credits meeting CLIA standards may satisfy the education requirement.

Responsibilities

Determine whether specimens are acceptable for testing according to established criteria.
Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions in accordance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
Make technical decisions regarding 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.