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Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Technician

(Only QUALIFIED Healthcare Professionals accepted) Medical Technologist - General - Our client, a 100+ bed healthcare facility, located near Cleveland, TN and located within 2 hrs of Great Smoky Mountains area of TN, just over an hour from Knoxville, has a need for a Night shift MT or MLT to join their team. This is a Generalist position.Offering a $10,000 sign on bonus for an 18 month commitment.Core competencies for the position include, but are not limited to the following:Performs clinical laboratory assays in the following sections: Chemistry, Hematology|Coagulation, Blood Bank, Microbiology, Urinalysis|Serology|Clinical Microscopy and Serology.Operates, maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment consistent with training and work assignment.Participates in Performance Improvement activities--Q.C., proficiency testing, process improvement, monitoring and competency testing.Collects blood specimens by venipuncture or capillary puncture.Prepares specimens and requisitions for referral.Prepares, maintains and distributes all required reports and records.Uses LIS according to Policy and Procedure.Maintains supplies inventories and controls supply usage.Processes outpatients and on-hospital patients for laboratory services including orders, specimen collection and patient education.Performs other duties as assigned by the Lab Director, Lab Manager, Assistant Lab Manager or Section Supervisor.Maintains work area in a neat and organized manner; decontaminates area according to policy.JOB REQUIREMENTSQualifications for the position include, but are not limited to the following:Able to work as a Generalist in multiple areas of the labMust have at least 1 year of experience as a MLT or MT