Medical Technologist

Overview

Medical Technologist, General Laboratory

PRN/OCC, Varied Hours and Shifts

LeConte Medical Center Overview:

LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, our region’s top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. We’re a full-service, not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services, including top-tier specialists, a modern ER, and a beautiful Women’s Center. Learn more about our amazing facility athttps://www.lecontemedicalcenter.com/about-leconte-medical-center/.

Department Overview:

The Lab at LeConte Medical Center is a rewarding place to work. The skilled team of Sr. Lab Assistants, Lab Assistants, MTs, and MLTs work together to provide all laboratory services to LeConte patients in a timely manner. In this department, the staff is focused and goal-driven to provide accurate and sufficient results for the people they serve.

Position Summary:

The MT performs routine and specialized clinical lab tests for use in the diagnosis and treatment of patients by physicians. Uses judgement from educational background to give the physician information to diagnose and treat illnesses.

Recruiter: Kimberlin Woods || kwoods8@covhlth.com || 865-374-5403

Responsibilities

+ Reads and interprets tests and performs appropriate testing.

+ Prepares sterile media for use in growing bacterial cultures; reads cultures.

+ Analyzes blood, body fluids and parasites.

+ Maintains required records, reports and statistics as directed.

+ Performs quality control and media processing.

+ Educates others as necessary.

+ Performs equipment maintenance as needed.

+ Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

+ Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

Six (6) months experience

Licensure Requirement:

Current TN license.

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Job Title Medical Technologist

ID 4077107

Facility LeConte Medical Center

Department Name GENERAL LABORATORY