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Lifepoint Health Careers
Medical Lab Technician
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What they do
A Medical Laboratory Technician helps with the performance of laboratory tests in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology laboratories, which provide information for medical patient diagnosis and treatment. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment, makes observations, and calculates and records results; receives, types, tests, and records blood bank inventories.
$49,977 / year median in Tennessee
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Your experience matters Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Lab Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How you'll contribute A Medical Lab Technician who excels in this role: Performs common testing procedures and reports test results. Performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting. Performs quality control testing. Maintains supplies needed for performance of tests. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits :
Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.Financial Protection & PTO :
Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth :
Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.Employee Well-being :
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).Professional Development :
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we're looking forEducation:
Associate's Degree inScience Required License:
MLT Certified through ASCP or AMT Preferred Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. More about Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas Highpoint Health- Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas and Highpoint Health
- Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas (formerly Southern Tennessee Regional Health System
- Winchester and Southern Tennessee Regional Health System
- Sewanee) serve the communities of Southern Middle Tennessee with comprehensive, high-quality care. The recent rebrand reflects a continued commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate service, and enhanced regional collaboration. Highpoint Health
- Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is a 157-bed facility that includes 131 licensed acute care beds and 26 skilled nursing home beds.
- Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas, located on the campus of the University of the South, is a 41-bed facility offering 21 general acute care beds and 20 skilled nursing beds.