Medical Technologist - Microbiology Location: Nashville, TN Schedule: Full-Time Available Shifts: Sunday-Thursday 3:00 PM-11:30 PM Sunday-Thursday 4:00 PM-12:30 AM Job Summary We are seeking a Microbiology Medical Technologist (MT) to join a clinical laboratory team in Nashville, TN. This position is responsible for day-to-day specimen processing, laboratory analysis, testing, and accurate reporting of patient results within the Microbiology department. The Medical Technologist will support quality control, instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and laboratory operations while ensuring testing is performed according to established safety, quality, and compliance standards. Students and recent graduates who are eligible to sit for their ASCP or AMT certification exams are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities Receive and process patient specimens according to established Microbiology protocols. Perform laboratory testing and accurately interpret and report patient results. Ensure testing is completed accurately, efficiently, and according to established procedures. Identify and resolve problems that could adversely affect test performance or patient result reporting. Perform routine instrument maintenance and troubleshoot testing methods and equipment. Assist with maintaining and documenting effective QA/QC programs and quality monitoring activities. Help develop and update laboratory procedures to improve testing efficiency, accuracy, and reporting. Follow laboratory safety precautions, departmental procedures, and established testing protocols. Assist laboratory leadership with administrative functions, including ordering supplies and maintaining inventory. Communicate testing issues, workflow concerns, and other 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 for certified Medical Technologists. Students or recent graduates who are eligible to sit for the ASCP or AMT certification exam are welcome to apply. One year of related clinical laboratory experience preferred. Microbiology laboratory experience or training is highly desirable. Ability to accurately perform laboratory testing and troubleshoot technical or instrumentation issues. Knowledge of laboratory safety, quality assurance, and quality control practices. Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently produce accurate and reliable results. Must maintain appropriate continuing education for certification and applicable licensure.
