Laboratory Technologist, Senior

Laboratory Technologist, SR.

Schedule: Full-Time

Your experience matters 

Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. 

As a Laboratory Technologist, SR. joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute 

A Laboratory Technologist, SR. who excels in this role:

• Oversees and reviews the performance of quality control and assists staff with taking necessary corrective action when controls are outside acceptable limits

• Reviews instrument and equipment maintenance logs monthly and assists staff with daily instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Instructs and trains new employees and coordinates competency assessment performance.

• Coordinates and oversees the performance of quarterly and annual laboratory equipment checks per established laboratory policy.

• Utilizes critical thinking skills to assist laboratory director with technical and logistical issue including arranging staffing coverage for unexpected absences to meet productivity and patient care needs

• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.

• Participates in hospital wide and departmental performance improvement activities.

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for 
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

• Education: Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

• Licenses: MLT Certified through ASCP or AMT

• Minimum Work Experience: Three to five years of laboratory experience in high complexity testing within the specialties or subspecialties of microbiology, chemistry, hematology, serology, coagulation, urinalysis, and blood banking with proven technical and leadership skills

More about Rutherford Regional Health System

Rutherford Regional Health System partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country’s leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke’s unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals