What are the responsibilities and job description for the MLT position at Covenant Health?
Overview
Medical Lab Technician
$2,000 Sign-on Bonus for New Grads
$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced Candidates
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Varied Shifts
Mid-shift/Evening Shift
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 at https://www.lecontemedicalcenter.com/about-leconte-medical-center/.
As you’d expect, we offer our employees a robust benefits package, including:
- unmatched medical insurance,
- tuition reimbursement;
- student loan repayment assistance,
- certification bonuses;
- leadership and professional development programs;
- an employer-matched 401(k); and
- a generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program.
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 MLT performs routine and specialized clinical lab tests for use in the diagnosis and treatment of patients by physicians.
Recruiter: Kimberlin Woods || kwoods8@covhlth.com || 865-374-5403
Responsibilities
- Performs all routine and specialized lab tests trained for as assigned.
- Runs, maintains and or repairs laboratory equipment.
- Performs and documents quality control samples in assigned work area.
- Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment, glassware and instruments.
- Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains according to standard formulas and procedures.
- Answers phones, responds to physician inquiries regarding lab results.
- Maintains required records, reports, statistics, logs, files to comply with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
- Performs all functions of a Sr. lab assistant as required.
- Receives or collects specimens; organizes and prioritizes work duties. Identifies and labels specimens.
- 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:
None
Licensure Requirement:
TN State license, and MLT/MT ASCP Certification.
