Medical Lab Tech

CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities

The Registered Medical Laboratory Technician performs only those laboratory tests for which they are authorized under the CLIA ’88 regulations.  The MLT may work up to 3 months with limited

 job duties prior to obtaining the MLT License.  These tests are used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and include specimen processing, test performance and maintaining of test results.  These tests are performed under supervision of the Medical Technologist.

• Exercises professional judgement in evaluation of specimen integrity, result accuracy and validity and take  corrective action when necessary
• Direct observation of routine patient test performance, patient identification and preparation; specimen  collection as applicable, handling, processing, and testing.
• Monitoring the recording and reporting of test results, calling critical results, calling STAT’s as applicable and faxing results as requested.
• Review of test results, worksheets, quality control records, proficiency testing results, and preventative  maintenance records.
• Direct observation of performance of instrument maintenance and function checks.
• Assessment of test performance through testing previously analyzed specimens, internal blind testing, and samples of external proficiency testing samples.
• Evaluation of problem solving skills. 
• Performs quality control samples to ensure accuracy of test results and other pertinent quality control procedures in accordance with established criteria.
• Analyzes patient samples according to approved policy/procedures of testing.
• Maintains equipment to ensure accurate, consistent results in the performance of tests.
• Assists in the orientation of new staff and students as requested.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of the patient  served.
• Follow standards of safety dictated by the laboratory, the hospital, and regulatory agencies.
• Participates in continuing education programs and hospital learn assignments in the timeframe required
• Contributes to the efficient operation of the laboratory.
• Participates in the departmental competency program that includes specimen collection as applicable,  handling, processing, and testing.
• Maintains confidentiality of patients, department, and hospital related information according to established policies.
• Complies with all hospital personnel policies and procedures; participates in all required departmental and  hospital educational inservices within the required timeframe, assumes responsibility for needing posted  information. 
• Continually makes best use of time during their shift and assumes responsibility for communicating pertinent information with co-workers, coordinating lunch breaks in a manner which meets the needs of the laboratory.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician.
• TN LICENSURE or ASCP/AMT CERTIFICATION:MT/MLS (ASCP AMT) or equivalent. Licensed as a Medical Technologist by the Tennessee State Board of Health OR Certified by ASCP or AMT as a MT/MLS.Licensed or certified within 3 months of employment.