Medical Technologist

Lifepoint Health • Gallatin, TN

34d

About The Position

Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Technologist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or MT degree.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• One (1) year of experience in a medical laboratory preferred

Nice To Haves

• MT (ASCP)
• MLS (ASCP)
• AMT (NCA or HEW MT Certification before 2010)

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient and specimen identification before performing any procedure.
• Performs common testing procedures and assesses and reports test results.
• Performs test result calculations as necessary.
• Performs and reports waived to highly complex laboratory tests on patients by departmental policies and procedures.
• Recognizes abnormal, unusual, or unexpected test results through correlation of data with common physiological conditions/age of the patient.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees