Medical Lab Technician (MLT) – Days FT

Knoxville Hospital and Clinics strive to be your healthcare destination, building on compassion and integrity. We are committed to faithfully providing exceptional healthcare with values of Teamwork, Innovation, Compassion, Integrity, Service, and People-Centered care.

About the role

This full-time day position (5:00 AM – 1:00 PM) involves performing all levels of testing complexity and analysis on biological specimens to provide information used in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease. You will utilize a variety of procedures requiring professional judgment, including detailed tests and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy via capillary puncture and venipuncture using sterile techniques, ensuring proper procedure to prevent trauma, hematoma, and sepsis (includes pediatric and geriatric collections with age-specific considerations).
• Follow appropriate procedures for labeling and patient identification.
• Perform routine, special, and automated tests in clinical chemistry using proper technique and equipment.
• Conduct manual microscopic cell identification.
• Perform and document proper maintenance on all analyzers.
• Execute quality control on all equipment with proper documentation.
• Perform serological kit tests as instructed, following manufacturer guidelines.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments, including their inter-relationships.
• Recognize problems, identify causes, and determine solutions.
• Check inventories and request supplies, reagents, and materials; unpack and store reagents appropriately.
• Perform routine blood bank procedures, including preparing units for transfusion with conscientious attention to detail.
• Follow guidelines for proper handling of blood products, including electronic inventory and tracking processes.
• Maintain diligent records and strict adherence to procedures for safety.
• Perform QA processes and documentation as required.
• Comply with the hospital Legal Compliance Program, safety policies, and infection control procedures, including isolation techniques and personal protective equipment standards.
• Maintain a neat, clean work environment.
• Use all electronic and data equipment following HIPAA and facility guidelines.
• Complete tasks as requested by the Lab Director.

Requirements

• AAS degree in Medical Laboratory Science from an accredited college is required.
• Certification as a Medical Lab Technician from a recognized laboratory registry organization is desirable.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as scheduled.
• Required to complete all annual competency training and maintain licensure and/or certification.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plan with company match of up to 6%.
• Accrued hours for vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Company benefits for employee life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), short-term disability, and long-term disability.

Schedule

Full-time, 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM.