Medical Laboratory Scientist

CommonSpirit Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Memorial is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist for PRN coverage, including every third weekend, 5p-5a and holidays. You will perform complex laboratory tests, analyze specimens, operate instruments, and ensure quality control to support patient diagnosis and treatment.

Responsibilities span hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and more, with a focus on accuracy, regulatory adherence, and timely results. Prior experience and appropriate licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a biological or chemical science per CLIA requirements.
• Multiple professional licenses/certifications listed in the job's requirements.
• Credentials in hematology, chemistry, microbiology and transfusion medicine are expected.
• License or credentialing as Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist preferred.
• TN licensure for Medical Technologist or equivalent is required upon hire.
• All listed certifications must be obtained upon hire or as specified.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures per SOPs.
• Reports results accurately and promptly to support clinical decisions.
• Maintains and calibrates major automated lab equipment; coordinates vendor support as needed.
• Performs calibration and quality control procedures and documents results.
• Participates in proficiency testing and reviews results with leaders.
• Assists in validating new procedures and equipment for up-to-date lab technology.

Education

Bachelors Of Science in a biological or chemical science

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Blood Banking

Chemistry - ASCP

Medical Technologist

Technologist in Molecular Biology

Specialist in Hematology

Specialist in Microbiobiology

Med Technologist - ASCP

Histotechnologist

TN License for Medical Technologist

Job description

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.

Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.

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