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Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Medical Technologist Nights

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 6
Full-timePowell, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science, or a passing score on the HHS (HEW)-approved Clinical Laboratory Technology Proficiency examination.
  • 0–2 years of acute care experience.
  • A required ASCP Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technologist (AMT), or Medical Laboratory Technologist (AAB) certification.
  • Strong understanding of laboratory procedures, quality control protocols, and safety regulations.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with laboratory instruments.
  • Ability to use laboratory information systems and maintain accurate records.
  • Knowledge of population-specific competencies for all relevant patient demographics.

Responsibilities

  • Perform moderate- and high-complexity laboratory tests on blood and body-fluid specimens, documenting and reporting results accurately and promptly.
  • Follow quality-control procedures, analyze data, troubleshoot out-of-range results, and take corrective actions.
  • Perform routine instrument function checks and preventative maintenance, and troubleshoot malfunctions or notify appropriate personnel or manufacturers.
  • Follow safety regulations, use personal protective equipment, and comply with the Laboratory Safety Plan.
  • Communicate unusual patient results, instrument malfunctions, and quality-control issues to peers, supervisors, and healthcare staff in a timely manner.
  • Assist with proficiency testing and collect data for laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance.
  • Collect chain-of-custody urine drug screens and perform phlebotomy as needed to support patient care.
  • Collaborate with team members to complete shift duties and department responsibilities efficiently and accurately.
  • Teach new employees and students as needed.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with applicable policies and standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Founded
1985

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