Medical Lab Technician - Bacteriology

Medical Laboratory Technician – Bacteriology Join Maury Regional Health as a Medical Laboratory Technician – Bacteriology and utilize your laboratory expertise, analytical skills, and attention to detail to support accurate and timely diagnostic testing. Play an essential role in helping healthcare providers make informed treatment decisions, improving patient outcomes, and advancing our mission of delivering Clinical excellence.

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Location Maury Regional Medical Center 1224 Trotwood Ave. Columbia, TN 38401 Shift Full-Time Monday-Thursday 2p-11:30p

The Medical Laboratory Technician – Bacteriology plays an essential role in supporting accurate diagnoses, effective treatment decisions, and quality patient care through reliable laboratory testing. This position contributes to the timely identification and monitoring of medical conditions while maintaining high standards of accuracy, quality, and patient safety. As a valued member of the Laboratory team, the Medical Laboratory Technician supports healthcare providers and clinical departments by delivering dependable diagnostic information that contributes to positive patient outcomes and Maury Regional Health's commitment to clinical excellence.

Responsibilities Perform routine and moderately complex laboratory testing in assigned areas, including bacteriology, hematology, chemistry, and blood bank, as applicable, following established laboratory protocols and procedures. Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment used in diagnostic testing, recognizing malfunctions, performing basic corrective actions, and escalating unresolved concerns to appropriate personnel.

Perform, document, and evaluate required quality control procedures to ensure testing accuracy, reliability, and compliance with established laboratory standards. Analyze and interpret laboratory findings within established guidelines, recognize abnormal or unusual results, and promptly communicate critical values according to departmental policies. Accurately record, verify, and report laboratory test results in appropriate systems to support timely diagnosis, treatment decisions, and continuity of patient care.

Collaborate with laboratory personnel and healthcare providers to maintain efficient testing workflows, follow established safety and infection prevention procedures, and uphold departmental quality and regulatory standards. Qualifications Licensure as a Medical Laboratory Technician by the Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board OR National Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician through ASCP, AMT, or AAB (Required) Associate Degree from a NAACLS Laboratory Science Program (Required) 1 Year of Related Laboratory Experience (Preferred) Why Maury Regional Health Join an award-winning health system committed to serving the healthcare needs of southern Middle Tennessee!

Benefit-eligible positions include: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans Employer-paid life insurance Retirement savings plan with employer-matching Paid Time Off (PTO) Educational Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Career advancement navigation opportunities Adoption assistance services Financial planning programs Maury Regional Health is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship.

Maury Regional Health grants equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origins (including ancestry), genetic information, disability, age, military/national guard/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, or other status protected by state or federal law.

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