Medical Lab Scientist II

Tenet Healthcare; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett is seeking a skilled Medical Technologist to join the laboratory team. The role includes testing and validating specimens, maintaining instrumentation, and ensuring regulatory compliance across CAP, TCJ, and AABB guidelines.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, state licensure, and ASCP/NCA/AMT/CSMLS registration or equivalent. 2 years hospital lab experience or 1 year with a Master’s degree is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology is required and must meet CLIA high complexity testing criteria (42 CFR 493.1489/1491).
• 2 years as a medical technologist in an acute care facility; OR 1 year with a Master’s degree.
• Registered with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS) within 12 months of hire.
• Equivalency evaluation by ECE, NACES or AICE for non-US trained personnel must be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Licensure as required by the State.

Responsibilities

• Processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens and reviews and reports lab results.
• Performs operational duties, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Acts as resource to other laboratory personnel.
• Assists with new equipment validation and implementation, employee training and competency assessment, regulatory compliance responsibilities for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other agencies, quality assurance, quality control and instrument maintenance.
• Performs related duties as required.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology

Military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489

Qualified at Medical Technologist level by HHS examination prior to 2/28/92

Licensure as required by State

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility

Processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens; reviews and reports lab results; performs operational duties, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment; acts as resource to other laboratory personnel. Additional responsibility includes assisting with new equipment validation and implementation, employee training and competency assessment, regulatory compliance responsibilities for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other agencies, quality assurance, quality control and instrument maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens and reviews and reports lab results
• Performs operational duties, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment
• Acts as resource to other laboratory personnel.
• Additional responsibility includes assisting with new equipment validation and implementation, employee training and competency assessment, regulatory compliance responsibilities for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other agencies, quality assurance, quality control and instrument maintenance.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Education:
    • Bachelor’s Degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology; OR quivalent such as:
    • Military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489; OR
    • Have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination prior to 2/28/92 42 CFR 493.1491.
      • The above meets required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489 and 42 CFR 493.1491).
  • Experience:
    • 2 years as a medical technologist in acute care facility; OR
    • 1 year as a medical technologist in acute facility and a Master's degree.
  • Certifications:
    • Registered with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS within 12 months of hire)
    • Equivalency evaluation by ECE, NACES or AICE for non-US trained personnel must be completed within 30 days of hire.
    • Licensure, as required by State.

Organization Description

Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett is a 196-bed full service hospital located at 2986 Kate Bond Rd in Bartlett. Opened in 2004, the hospital provides an extensive offering of medical services including a 24-hour emergency room, critical care, cardiac care, oncology, urology, physical therapy and a 16-bed orthopedic/spine unit. Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett has been honored with the American Heart Associations Get With The GuidelinesStroke Gold Plus Achievement Award, Leapfrog Groups “A” Hospital Safety Score, and has received Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. At Saint Francis Healthcare, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team where we strive to be No. 1 in quality, safety and service excellence. Join our team!

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