MLT/MLS | Germantown | Nights

About the Role

Under the direction of a licensed Medical Technologist, the Medical Laboratory Technician I performs, evaluates, and reports technical laboratory procedures on patient specimens for diagnosis and treatment of disease. The role follows established procedures to ensure laboratory quality control and compliance with professional standards, and models behavior exemplified in the MLH Mission, Vision, and Values.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory according to established protocols.
• Report test results in a timely manner according to laboratory protocols.
• Follow established procedures for laboratory quality control and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and policies.
• Effectively manage resources such as productivity, supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Plan work and complete job responsibilities efficiently and productively.
• Perform other job functions as assigned or requested.

Education / Formal Training Requirements

• Associates Degree in Medical Technology (required).

Work Experience Requirements

• No prior work experience required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Medical Laboratory Technician – ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) – required.
• Medical Laboratory Technician – Ranked – Tennessee Department of Health – Medical Laboratory Board – preferred.
• AAB Medical Laboratory Technician – American Association of Bioanalysts – preferred.
• Medical Laboratory Technician – AMT (American Medical Technologists) – preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
• Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory information systems.
• Ability to organize tasks and projects and work without close supervision to complete tasks.

Physical Demands

The position may involve climbing, pushing, standing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. It requires good balance and coordination, with medium work exertion (up to 50 lb occasionally and up to 25 lb frequently). The associate must have close visual acuity (including color, depth perception, and field of vision) for tasks such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, and extensive reading. Frequent invasive and non‑invasive patient contact, exposure to body fluids, and exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials are expected. The ability to react quickly to emergency situations is required.

Supervision

There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this job.