Covenant Health

MLT

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus for New Grads

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced Candidates

Full time, 80 hours per pay period, Shifts vary

Monday-Friday 1130a-8pm
Rotating on-call weekends and rotating holidays

LeConte Medical Center Overview:

LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, our region’s top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. We’re a full-service, not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services, including top-tier specialists, a modern ER, and a beautiful Women’s Center. Learn more about our amazing facility at https://www.lecontemedicalcenter.com/about-leconte-medical-center/.

As you’d expect, we offer our employees a robust benefits package, including:

• unmatched medical insurance,
• tuition reimbursement;
• student loan repayment assistance,
• certification bonuses;
• leadership and professional development programs;
• an employer-matched 401(k); and
• a generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program.

Department Overview:

The Lab at LeConte Medical Center is a rewarding place to work. The skilled team of Sr. Lab Assistants, Lab Assistants, MTs, and MLTs work together to provide all laboratory services to LeConte patients in a timely manner. In this department, the staff is focused and goal-driven to provide accurate and sufficient results for the people they serve.

Position Summary:

The MLT performs routine and specialized clinical lab tests for use in the diagnosis and treatment of patients by physicians.

Recruiter: Kimberlin Woods || kwoods8@covhlth.com || 865-374-5403

• Performs all routine and specialized lab tests trained for as assigned.
• Runs, maintains and or repairs laboratory equipment.
• Performs and documents quality control samples in assigned work area.
• Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment, glassware and instruments.
• Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains according to standard formulas and procedures.
• Answers phones, responds to physician inquiries regarding lab results.
• Maintains required records, reports, statistics, logs, files to comply with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Performs all functions of a Sr. lab assistant as required.
• Receives or collects specimens; organizes and prioritizes work duties. Identifies and labels specimens.
• 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.

Minimum Education:           

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:         

None  

Licensure Requirement:      

State license or eligible