Medical Laboratory Scientist

Catholic Health Initiatives; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated laboratory professionals to join their team. This role involves performing and reporting a range of laboratory tests, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards while providing excellent patient care. Candidates will have the opportunity to work with advanced automated equipment and contribute to the continuous improvement of laboratory procedures. With a focus on professional development, this position offers a supportive environment for growth and learning. If you are passionate about healthcare and laboratory science, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

On-site childcare

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition Assistance

Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• MLS requires a Bachelor's Degree and MT-L:TN or equivalent certification.
• MLT requires an Associate’s Degree and MLT-L:TN or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report tests accurately and timely according to lab procedures.
• Perform waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Patient Care

Quality Control Procedures

Calibration and Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biological or Chemical Science

Associate’s Degree in Biological or Chemical Science

Tools

Automated Laboratory Equipment

Job description

Overview

CHI Memorial Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

1. On-site childcare with extended hours
2. Care@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs
3. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
4. Paid Time Off (PTO)
5. Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
6. Flexible spending accounts
7. Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
8. Adoption Assistance
9. Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
10. Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
11. Wellness Program
12. Additional incentives for eligible full-time day shift and night shift opportunities

Responsibilities

Accepting MLS or MLT candidates.

Accurately analyzes and reports all tests ordered by the Medical Staff in a timely manner and according to laboratory procedures and regulatory guidelines to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

1. Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
2. Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits.
3. Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting the instrument vendor for assistance or repair.
4. Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters.
5. Performs proficiency testing as assigned and reviews results with laboratory clinical leaders.
6. Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology.
7. Participates in opportunities for continuing education and/or teaching training according to the Section Performance Standards to enhance technical skills of students, trainees, coworkers, and self.
8. Responsible for inventory of supplies including providing assistance with monitoring supplies, ordering, and placing received supplies into storage.
9. Completes all work and resolves or appropriately passes ongoing issues to incoming staff within the scheduled shift.
10. As a representative of CommonSpirit Health, utilizes professionalism and HumanKindness while communicating with physicians, hospital staff, patients, coworkers, other stakeholders in laboratory operations, and all members of the general public whether in email, instant messaging, telephone, or face-to-face interactions.
11. Adheres to all regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

MLS: Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA. Tennessee: MT-L:TN or MT ASCP or equivalent certification.

MLT: Associate’s Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA. Tennessee: MLT-L:TN or MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification. Preferred: ASCP or equivalent certification.

Pay Range

$29.95 - $42.08 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.