Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II

Tenet Healthcare; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Career development

HSA/FSAs

Employee assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett is seeking a Medical Technologist to join our laboratory team. You will process and test specimens, report results, and troubleshoot instrumentation.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor’s degree in medical technology, 2 years MT experience in acute care (or 1 year with a Master’s), and state licensure as required; ASCP/NCA/AMT/CSMLS certification within 12 months. The hospital offers comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or equivalent.
• 2 years MT experience in acute care facility; OR 1 year as MT in acute facility with a Master’s.
• Registered with ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS within 12 months of hire.
• Equivalency evaluation by ECE, NACES or AICE for non-US trained personnel within 30 days of hire.
• Licensure, as required by State.

Responsibilities

• Process and test all types of laboratory specimens and report lab results.
• Perform maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Act as resource to other laboratory personnel.
• Assist with new equipment validation and implementation, employee training and competency assessment, regulatory compliance for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other agencies, quality assurance, quality control and instrument maintenance.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BSc in Medical Technology

Tools

Laboratory instruments

ASCP Certification

Job description

Overview

Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

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

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.

Qualifications:

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.

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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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