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Medical Technologist

Memphis Pathology Laboratory
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/20/2026
Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities And Position Qualifications

You put the pro in medical laboratory professional. You’ve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the technical training to deliver quality results. You’re also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours?

This opportunity is full-time during first shift.

Location: Knoxville, TN

Days: Monday - Friday with rotating weekends.

Hours: 6AM to 2:30PM

Full-time benefits available

In This Role, You Will

  • Perform a vital part of the patient care process through moderate and high complexity testing
  • Analyze, review, and report testing results
  • Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions
  • Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards
  • Champion safety, compliance, and quality control

All You Need Is

  • High school diploma or equivalent and the completion of an AMA-approved Medical Laboratory training program to qualify as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
  • Or
  • Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent preferred and completion of an AMA-approved program of Medical Technology to qualify as a Medical Technologist (MT)
  • Current TN licensure as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Technologist (MT).
  • Certification or eligible by ASCP or equivalent
  • 6 months of laboratory training or experience
  • Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
  • Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, and audible alarms.

Bonus Points If You’ve Got

  • 2 years of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing within area of specialty

We’ll Give You

  • Competitive Wages plus shift differential
  • Appreciation for your work
  • A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people
  • Opportunity to grow in your profession
  • Free lab services for you and your dependents
  • Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
  • A sense of belonging – we’re a community!

We Also Want You To Know

This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Category

Laboratory Operations

Company

American Esoteric Labs

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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