Medical Laboratory Technician

Aspire Medical Staffing is on the lookout for a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technician to join our dynamic team at the Nashville Campus of the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System. In this pivotal role, you will perform a variety of laboratory tests that are essential for accurate patient diagnosis and treatment.

As a Medical Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for collecting samples, preparing specimens for analysis, and conducting tests in disciplines such as hematology, microbiology, and chemistry. Your work will ensure that our healthcare professionals have the timely and precise data they need to provide excellent patient care.

If you are passionate about laboratory science and want to be part of a team that makes a difference in community health, we invite you to apply.

Location:

Nashville Campus

1310 24th Ave S,

Nashville, TN 37212

Medical Laboratory Technician Schedule:

• Monday – Friday Shifts between 3:30pm – 7:00am plus weekend coverage and alternating holidays

Medical Laboratory Technician Qualifications:

• Education: Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or an equivalent field with a focus on clinical laboratory science.
• Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) from a recognized body such as the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) .
• BLS Certification
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting

Medical Laboratory Technician Job Duties:

• Evaluates the suitability of each specimen for analysis, requesting a new specimen if determined to be unusable. Accessions and prepares specimen for analysis according to established procedures. Follows established procedure for handling of mislabeled, unlabeled, or unsuitable specimens.
• Prepares specimens for pick-up or shipment as appropriate, following all regulatory guidelines, policies, and procedures. Receives reference laboratory reports, enters and verifies the results into the laboratory computer system in a timely manner.
• Maintains open communication with reference laboratories' customer service and information departments to troubleshoot any problems within the system or missing samples.
• Monitors reference laboratory communications to stay apprised of changes in methodology, test codes, pricing or other test information and responds accordingly to ensure continuity of test availability. This may include recommending contracting modifications or working with Laboratory Information Managers to update test information in the computer system; or notifying laboratory staff and/or medical staff of updates to test requirements or availability.
• Provides professional and technical advice to phlebotomists and other laboratory staff as well as medical staff regarding referral testing procedures and esoteric testing menu.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times. Assists supervisor in gathering data for quality assurance purposes. Reports any discrepancies to the supervisor in a timely manner. Generates informational and statistical reports using the VA computer system. Knowledgeable of VA's record keeping requirements, record storage and information retrieval.
• Incumbent generates monthly, quarterly and yearly reports when required and reviews all reports for accuracy.
• Familiar with system for ordering send-out supplies such as special collection containers, special media, aliquot tubes, shipping bags, labels, forms, etc. Maintains a list and inventory of supplies for the section to ensure adequate supplies are available and makes emergency orders when appropriate.
• Assists in the establishment and review of all procedures within the Send-Outs/Processing department. Makes recommendations for changes or modifications to the supervisor. Also works with the laboratory supervisor to develop and implement protocols for the performance of new tests in the section. Correlates test results, establishes parameters, and monitors conformity to protocols.

Your expertise and diligence will support our commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare services, making a significant impact in the lives of our patients.

Join our team and contribute to improving patient care through your expertise in medical laboratory science!