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Covenant Health

MLT-BU

Covenant Health, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States, 37830


Overview:

Medical Lab Technologist, General LaboratoryFull time, 80 hours per pay period, Night Shift$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for new graduates$15,000 Sign-on Bonus for experienced candidateMethodist Medical Center Overview:With more than 30 specialties from Cardiology and Neurosurgery to Orthopedics and Vascular care, Methodist Medical Center was one of the first hospitals in East Tennessee to offer cutting-edge treatments and technologies that benefit people with life-threatening aneurysms, severely damaged knee, hip and shoulder joints, sudden heart failure, and non-healing wounds.283 licensed beds25 ICU beds12 intermediate care beds38 emergency suites2 cath labs8 LDRP suitesOver 250 active and courtesy physiciansOver 800 employeesPosition 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 || 865-374-5403Responsibilities: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:State license or eligible