_*Position Details:*_* Full-time (36 hours)* Sunday - Saturday with rotating weekends* Day/Evening Shift_*Education Required:*_* Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, medical technology or physical science, or possess a degree that meets coursework and laboratory requirements._*License, Certification and/or Registration:*_* State of Tennessee license as a Medical Laboratory Technologist* National Certification (ASCP, AMT)_*Experience:*_* Four or more years' experience as a medical technologist in the lab section/shift strongly preferred._*Additional Skills/Abilities:*_* Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly.* Must be able to maintain absolute confidentiality in the handling of patient information.* Absolute integrity and accuracy in the identification and reporting of number and names.* Must have the ability to make decisions concerning resources, technical problems, or other needs of the department with minimal direction._*Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:*_* Performs patient and proficiency tests without errors by following SOP as identified in technical manuals.* Individual is authorized to perform specimen processing, test performance, and result reporting without supervision for all tests/areas designated by training checklists.* Recognizes abnormal results or results that deviate from those expected.* Reports and documents critical values according to established protocol.* Reports STAT results within established protocol with a 90 - 95% compliance rate.* Performs and documents routine quality control and preventative maintenance.* Insures that all parameters are within stated control limits or takes action as necessary.* Troubleshoots, corrects, and documents problems related to specimen testing.* Required action taken when necessary to troubleshoot and correct a problem.* Verifies the accurate identification and acceptability of specimens.* Establishes, implements and evaluates procedures, protocols and processes to improve overall cost effectiveness.* Participates in achieving budgetary goals of the laboratory by using supplies, instruments, etc., in a cost-effective manner.* Handles personnel issues when necessary* Performs phlebotomy as needed.* Assists in establishing and maintaining quality improvement programs.* Monitors compliance and initiates corrective actions.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k)* AD&D insurance* Continuing education credits* Dental insurance* Dependent health insurance coverage* Disability insurance* Employee assistance program* Employee discount* Flexible spending account* Free parking* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid sick time* Paid time off* Paid training* Prescription drug insurance* Referral program* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceMedical Specialty:* PathologySchedule:* 12 hour shift* Day shift* Evening shift* Holidays* Monday to Friday* Rotating weekendsLicense/Certification:* Medical Technologist (Required)Work Location: In person
