Laboratory - Medical Laboratory Technician - Full Time

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & SurgiCenter•Murfreesboro, TN

About The Position

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Who We Are: At Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & SurgiCenter (MMC), compassion meets innovation and teamwork fuels success! As a physician-owned, multi-specialty clinic, we’ve proudly served Middle Tennessee for decades. With 20+ specialties under one roof, we’ve built a supportive, collaborative environment where professionals thrive and patients feel cared for. What We Do: Our team is growing, and we’re looking for a skilled professional to join us! You’ll play an important role in providing excellent care, supporting patients through meaningful moments, and working alongside a supportive team. At MMC, your expertise matters, your voice is valued, and your career has room to grow. Ready to make an impact? We’d love to meet you! Why You’ll Love Working Here: We’re committed to supporting your success inside and outside of work with a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, FSA & HSA options, a 401(k) with company match, gym membership reimbursement, wellness programs, and more. A. JOB DESCRIPTION To provide quality service to medical providers in a customer-service oriented environment. The position involves performing various technical duties for routine patient visits. As clinical personnel in a team environment the position requires effective communication skills for a cooperative office. The employee will be required at times to perform under stressful conditions successfully meeting the demands of a large patient body, as well as physicians, in cooperation with receptionists. As an employee, and representative of the Murfreesboro Medical Clinic, the position requires professionalism in every interpersonal encounter ensuring the values of the organization a commitment to quality customer service. There are no supervisory responsibilities. B. DISTINGUISHING FEATURE The Medical Laboratory Technician must demonstrate competency and would perform moderately complex or highly complex testing as defined by the State of Tennessee or by the National Certification body of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) or the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) as tests demanding some degree of independent judgment and interpretation under the direct supervisor of a Medical Technologist. C. ESSENTIAL FUCTIONS Correct understanding of the EMR//QUEST/ LIS system Receives and collects specimens including organizing and prioritizing work duties. Identifies and label specimens. Maintain accurate laboratory testing log and necessary documentation for all tests according to departmental standards labeling all specimens following set departmental standards. Record and maintain an accurate log of various temperatures (incubator, room temperature, and refrigerator) daily. Draw patient blood samples by venipuncture or finger stick observing strict principles of antisepsis to prevent infection of patient and contamination of specimens. Performs routine, special, and automated testing in hematology, serology, coagulation, chemistry, urinalysis, and microbiology. Assists in daily inventory of section reagents and general supplies and maintaining records. Produces and reports accurate results in all areas of testing, reports and immediately corrects all inaccurately reported data. Properly prepares specimens for shipment to reference laboratories. Maintains general housekeeping of assigned section and general laboratory. Understands and abides by all clinic and department safety procedures and infection control guidelines; knows location and use of OSHA and MSDS material. Records and analyzes quality control data for trends and abnormalities; does not report results unless quality control data are all within accepted parameters. Maintains supplies inventory communicating needs to supervisor. Receives calls pertaining to test result inquiries by clinical staff as well as reference lab reports via telephone, and or computer transmission. Report varying in-house test results in addition to all abnormal findings to clinical staff. Demonstrates professional and independent judgment in daily work assignments. Compliant with HIPPA policies and procedures, maintaining patient confidentiality. Performs related work as required. Reports to Chief Tech D. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Reports directly to a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Supervisor, and then the Laboratory Manager. E. CONTACT WITH OTHERS Daily contact with physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and office staff regarding scheduling tests, providing test results, test procedures, and laboratory test interpretations. F. WORKING CONDITIONS The incumbent has contact with uncooperative or abusive patients and handles hazardous chemicals and potentially hazardous infectious bodily fluids. Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Frequent standing and walking required for extended periods of time. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds. Requires visual acuity and normal color perception. G. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Medical laboratory principles, standards, applications, tests How to use/maintain laboratory equipment appropriately Appropriate quality control and confidentiality procedures Following appropriate testing procedures Medical terminology Computer technology and practice in a clinical setting Phlebotomy techniques Ability to: Exercise independent judgement/decision-making and discretion in reporting/distributing results. Establish/maintain cooperative relationships with patients, families, and staff. Organize effectively and work quickly with a high level of accuracy. Read and understand oral and written instructions to include procedures and protocols. Multitask H. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION BS or associate degree from an accredited program in Medical Laboratory Technology Must be or eligible to be a registered Medical Laboratory Technician Must be Tennessee State Licensed or National Certification (ASCP or AMT) for MLT

Requirements

BS or associate degree from an accredited program in Medical Laboratory Technology
Must be or eligible to be a registered Medical Laboratory Technician
Must be Tennessee State Licensed or National Certification (ASCP or AMT) for MLT
Knowledge of: Medical laboratory principles, standards, applications, tests
How to use/maintain laboratory equipment appropriately
Appropriate quality control and confidentiality procedures
Following appropriate testing procedures
Medical terminology
Computer technology and practice in a clinical setting
Phlebotomy techniques
Ability to: Exercise independent judgement/decision-making and discretion in reporting/distributing results.
Establish/maintain cooperative relationships with patients, families, and staff.
Organize effectively and work quickly with a high level of accuracy.
Read and understand oral and written instructions to include procedures and protocols.
Multitask

Responsibilities

Correct understanding of the EMR//QUEST/ LIS system
Receives and collects specimens including organizing and prioritizing work duties.
Identifies and label specimens.
Maintain accurate laboratory testing log and necessary documentation for all tests according to departmental standards labeling all specimens following set departmental standards.
Record and maintain an accurate log of various temperatures (incubator, room temperature, and refrigerator) daily.
Draw patient blood samples by venipuncture or finger stick observing strict principles of antisepsis to prevent infection of patient and contamination of specimens.
Performs routine, special, and automated testing in hematology, serology, coagulation, chemistry, urinalysis, and microbiology.
Assists in daily inventory of section reagents and general supplies and maintaining records.
Produces and reports accurate results in all areas of testing, reports and immediately corrects all inaccurately reported data.
Properly prepares specimens for shipment to reference laboratories.
Maintains general housekeeping of assigned section and general laboratory.
Understands and abides by all clinic and department safety procedures and infection control guidelines; knows location and use of OSHA and MSDS material.
Records and analyzes quality control data for trends and abnormalities; does not report results unless quality control data are all within accepted parameters.
Maintains supplies inventory communicating needs to supervisor.
Receives calls pertaining to test result inquiries by clinical staff as well as reference lab reports via telephone, and or computer transmission.
Report varying in-house test results in addition to all abnormal findings to clinical staff.
Demonstrates professional and independent judgment in daily work assignments.
Compliant with HIPPA policies and procedures, maintaining patient confidentiality.
Performs related work as required.