Medical Laboratory Scientist

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga; Chattanooga (TN); Sur place; USD 43 000 - 63 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga seeks a Medical Lab Scientist to perform complex laboratory tests and provide accurate, timely results essential for patient diagnosis and treatment. The role includes PRN coverage with every third weekend 5p-5a and holiday rotation, emphasizing accuracy and regulatory adherence.

Candidates should have a BS in a biological or chemical science and applicable certifications/licensure (ASCP/AMT, TN license) upon hire, with proficiency in maintaining and

Qualifications

• BS in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA, upon hire.
• International Medical Laboratory Scientist credentials or equivalent upon hire.
• Licensure/certifications (ASCP, AMT, TN) as applicable upon hire.

Responsabilités

• Performs waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens and reports results.
• Correlates results clinically, identifies bias patterns, notifies caregivers of critical values, and ensures testing within turnaround times.
• Maintains major automated equipment through calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting; contacts vendors when needed.
• Performs calibration and quality control procedures and keeps records of test parameters.
• Performs proficiency testing and reviews results with laboratory leaders.
• Assists in evaluating and documenting new procedures and equipment for up-to-date laboratory technology.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Regulatory compliance

Formation

Bachelor of Science in biological or chemical science (CLIA definition)

Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist certifications (ASCP/AMT)

TN license (Medical Technologist)

Description du poste

Job Summary and Responsibilities

PRN and every third weekend 5p-5a and holiday rotation

As our Medical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.
To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.

• 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 of 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 review 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

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA., upon hire
• International Medical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire or
• Blood Banking, upon hire or
• Chemistry - ASCP, upon hire or
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire or
• Clinical Laboratory Technologist, upon hire or
• Technologist in Molecular Biology, upon hire or
• Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist, upon hire or
• Medical Technologist AAB, upon hire or
• Technologist in Microbiology, upon hire or
• Medical Technologist AMT, upon hire or
• Specialist in Hematology, upon hire or
• Specialist in Microbiobiology, upon hire or
• Med Technologist - ASCP, upon hire or
• Histotechnologist, upon hire or
• Medical Technologist - License: TN, upon hire

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Pay Range
$30.76 - $45.76 /hour