Medical Lab Technician/Technologist II - Special Chemistry

Medical Lab Technician/Technologist II - Special Chemistry

Location: Nashville, TN
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Monday Friday | 8:00 AM 4:00 PM

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Special Chemistry Medical Technologist / Technician II to join a clinical laboratory team in Nashville, TN. This position is responsible for independently performing laboratory testing, specimen processing, analysis, and accurate reporting of patient results within a Special Chemistry environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical laboratory experience, demonstrated competency with laboratory procedures, and the ability to independently troubleshoot testing, instrumentation, and quality-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing independently while maintaining established quality and accuracy standards.
• Receive and process patient specimens according to established laboratory protocols.
• Perform, interpret, and report accurate and precise laboratory test results.
• Demonstrate competency in standard laboratory procedures and testing methodologies.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve problems that may affect test performance or patient result reporting.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance, calibration support, and method troubleshooting.
• Assist with maintaining and documenting effective QA/QC programs and quality monitoring activities.
• Develop and update laboratory procedures to improve testing efficiency, accuracy, and reporting.
• Follow established laboratory safety procedures and departmental protocols.
• Assist laboratory leadership with supply ordering, inventory management, and other administrative functions.
• Communicate technical issues, testing concerns, and pertinent information to laboratory leadership.
• Collaborate effectively with other laboratory departments and team members.
• Maintain established departmental productivity and performance expectations.
• Follow all applicable compliance, privacy, security, and laboratory policies.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical, biological, or related clinical laboratory science.
• Valid ASCP or AMT certification required.
• Three or more years of related clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Special Chemistry or related clinical chemistry laboratory experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to independently perform laboratory testing and troubleshoot technical or instrumentation issues.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance, quality control, laboratory safety, and testing procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to consistently produce accurate and reliable results.
• Must maintain appropriate continuing education for certification and applicable licensure.