Medical Laboratory Scientist

CommonSpirit Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated MLS and MLT professionals to join their team. This role involves accurately analyzing and reporting laboratory tests to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment. You will ensure the operational efficiency of laboratory equipment, maintain compliance with regulatory standards, and provide exceptional patient care. The organization values professionalism and kindness, fostering a supportive environment for both staff and patients. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and possess the necessary qualifications, this opportunity could be your next career step.

Benefits

On-site childcare with extended hours

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance

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

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• MLS: Bachelor's degree and certification required.
• MLT: Associate's degree and certification required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report tests accurately and timely.
• Perform maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Provide excellent patient care and communication.

Skills

Patient Care

Analytical Skills

Quality Control

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biological or Chemical Science

Associate’s Degree in Biological or Chemical Science

Tools

Automated Laboratory Equipment

Job description

Overview

Lab

5p-5a every third weekend plus various PRN

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:

• On-site childcare with extended hours
• Care@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
• Wellness Program

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

• 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.
• 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.
• Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting the instrument vendor for assistance or repair.
• Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters.
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned and reviews results with laboratory clinical leaders.
• 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.
• 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.
• Responsible for inventory of supplies including providing assistance with monitoring supplies, ordering, and placing received supplies into storage.
• Completes all work and resolves or appropriately passes ongoing issues to incoming staff within the scheduled shift.
• 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.
• 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.