Medical Lab Technician/Technologist II - Special Chemistry#26-00541

Nashville, TN

Onsite Job Description

Medical Lab Technician/Technologist II -

Special Chemistry Location:

Nashville, TN

Schedule:

Full-Time

Shift:

Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Special Chemistry Medical Technologist / Technician II to join a clinical laboratory team in Nashville, TN. This position is responsible for independently performing laboratory testing, specimen processing, analysis, and accurate reporting of patient results within a Special Chemistry environment. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical laboratory experience, demonstrated competency with laboratory procedures, and the ability to independently troubleshoot testing, instrumentation, and quality-related issues. Responsibilities

Perform clinical laboratory testing independently while maintaining established quality and accuracy standards.

Receive and process patient specimens according to established laboratory protocols.

Perform, interpret, and report accurate and precise laboratory test results.

Demonstrate competency in standard laboratory procedures and testing methodologies.

Identify, investigate, and resolve problems that may affect test performance or patient result reporting.

Perform routine instrument maintenance, calibration support, and method troubleshooting.

Assist with maintaining and documenting effective QA/QC programs and quality monitoring activities.

Develop and update laboratory procedures to improve testing efficiency, accuracy, and reporting.

Follow established laboratory safety procedures and departmental protocols.

Assist laboratory leadership with supply ordering, inventory management, and other administrative functions.

Communicate technical issues, testing concerns, and pertinent information to laboratory leadership.

Collaborate effectively with other laboratory departments and team members.

Maintain established departmental productivity and performance expectations.

Follow all applicable compliance, privacy, security, and laboratory policies.

Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical, biological, or related clinical laboratory science.

Valid ASCP or AMT certification required.

Three or more years of related clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Special Chemistry or related clinical chemistry laboratory experience is highly desirable.

Ability to independently perform laboratory testing and troubleshoot technical or instrumentation issues.

Strong understanding of quality assurance, quality control, laboratory safety, and testing procedures.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to consistently produce accurate and reliable results.

Must maintain appropriate continuing education for certification and applicable licensure.