Medical Technologist Generalist

Labcorp•Nashville, TN

1d•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 performs clinical laboratory testing in a high-volume, production-based environment and contributes to quality patient care through accurate, timely results. The schedule is third shift, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, with a rotating weekend every third weekend. The position involves routine and complex testing procedures, specimen assessment and processing, instrument operation and troubleshooting, quality control, and preventive maintenance. The technologist may also prepare and evaluate reagents or controls, maintain bench supplies, and make technical decisions related to testing and problem solving. Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts may be needed based on business needs. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available to external applicants only. Eligible employees regularly scheduled for at least 20 hours per week may receive comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, 401(k), paid time off or flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan. Labcorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all to apply.

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 skills, 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 that meet CLIA standards may satisfy the education requirement.

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.

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 needed.
Assist with specimen processing when needed.
Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.