Consultant-Laboratory Regional

Baptist; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist is seeking a qualified laboratory professional to provide technical consultation and lead patient care activities under the Lab Manager. The role supports clinical care teams, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement initiatives across Baptist clinics.

The candidate should hold a NAACLS MT degree, with 2 years of hematology/chemistry experience and state/National licensure or certification. Leadership experience is a plus for this clinical laboratory position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in medical laboratory science from a NAACLS accredited MT program.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years lab experience in hematology and chemistry.
• National registration or certification with current regulations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical consultant for Baptist clinics and collaborate with care teams.
• Support training, testing implementation, and regulatory needs.
• Ensure compliance with lab procedures, insurance limits, and documentation.
• Oversee assigned shifts, schedule overtime, and perform other duties as required.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor Degree in medical laboratory science from NAACLS accredited MT program

Job description

Under the direction of the Lab Manager, develops, administers, directs and implements all lab and related patient care activities, for areas of accountability. Responsibilities include but are not limited to standardization of systems, training, identification of efficiencies, integration of performance improvement strategies, processes and communication plans which support lab goal attainment while fostering patient, physician and employee satisfaction. Acts as a technical consultant and/or CLIA Lab Director as needed for areas assigned.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a technical consultant for Baptist clinics.
• Works in close collaboration with the lab and clinical care team to meet and support training and regulatory needs.
• Se
• rves as a resource for lab orders and procedures as well as regulatory requirements and insurance limitations.
• Implements testing and training as needed in order to meet operational requirements.
• Utilizes Laboratory skills to perform and report results of clearly defined laboratory procedures assuring optimal patient outcomes.
• Assists with the training of other employees under the direction of the Lab Services Director and lab manager.
• Responsible for assigned shifts and subject to overtime and call back as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Minimum:Bachelor Degree in medical laboratory science from a NAACLS accredited MT program

Experience

Preferred:Leadership experience; Experience in a clinic setting

Minimum:2 years lab experience in hematology and chemistry

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Minimum:National registration or certification in concordance with current Federal and/or State Regulations. Licensure per state regulations.