MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Full-time - Entry Level

Sevierville, TN

51-100 employees

Hospitals

About the position

LeConte Medical Center is seeking a Medical Technologist for its General Laboratory. This position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus for experienced candidates and a $2,000 sign-on bonus for new graduates. The role is full-time, requiring 76 hours per pay period, and operates on a day shift schedule. LeConte Medical Center is a 79-bed community hospital that is part of Covenant Health, providing a full range of health services to the Sevier County community. The laboratory team is dedicated to delivering timely and accurate laboratory services to patients, working collaboratively to ensure high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets tests and performs appropriate testing.
• Prepares sterile media for use in growing bacterial cultures; reads cultures.
• Analyzes blood, body fluids and parasites.
• Maintains required records, reports and statistics as directed.
• Performs quality control and media processing.
• Educates others as necessary.
• Performs equipment maintenance as needed.
• 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of six (6) months experience in a relevant field.
• Current TN license.

Benefits

• $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced Candidates
• $2,000 Sign-on Bonus for New Grads
• Full Time, 76 Hours Per Pay Period
• Day Shift