MLS Microbiology PRN Days (every other weekend)

East Tennessee Children's Hospital; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

East Tennessee Children's Hospital Laboratory seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform tests across departments following established protocols. You will document results promptly, verify accuracy, and report findings while maintaining quality control and safety standards.

The role requires MLS certification and a bachelor’s degree, with 4 years of experience preferred, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Degree from an NCCLS approved MLS program or completion of a clinical lab training program.
• MLS certification by ASCP, AMT or AAB required.
• 4 years of medical technology experience preferred, or equivalent combination of experience/education.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate testing of specimens per established protocol.
• Documents and reports test results timely and verifies accuracy.
• Maintains QC and calibration records per procedures.
• Performs instrument maintenance and calibration as required.
• Meets deadlines and turnaround times for results.

Skills

Medical laboratory knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking under pressure

Professional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MLS program or clinical lab training

Job description

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Performs tests in various departments of the laboratory.

REPORTS TO

• Director—Laboratory

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Supervisory Responsibilities: NO

Minimum Education: Bachelor’sdegree Required

Degree: Degree from an accredited college offering an NCCLS approved Medical LaboratoryScienceprogram or completion of a clinical lab training program

License/Certification Required: Certification as an MLS by ASCP, AMT or AAB

Minimum Work Experience: 4 years of medical technology experience preferred, OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, equipment, and techniques of medical technology.
• Skill in both verbal and written communication.
• Is able to multitask, handle stress appropriately, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Works well with others and consistently displays a courteous, professional attitude in all situations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures
• Documents and reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures: Verifies accuracy of results before reporting results. Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens. Follows established guidelines for resolving patient specimen problems.
• Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor: Accurately analyzes and evaluates QC results obtained before accepting and reporting patient test results. Records results obtained for quality control testing as defined in test procedure.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate. Performs calibration of equipment as required
• Completes work assignments on time/readily accepts assignments
• Produces consistent quality results while maintaining a large quantity of work.
• Meets deadlines and turn-around times for test results, preventative maintenance.
• Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety procedures.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment
• Assures standards are met related to calibrations, documentation, etc.
• Demonstrates reliability and speed in reporting, spec processing, calibrations, etc.
• Effectively manages technical aspects of work areas.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives
• Foster and encourage principles of C/FCC to include: communication, education, orientation, and implementation of C/FCC actions and projects.
• Acts as a resource for test-related issues for technicians, phlebotomists, secretary and other medical staff, as appropriate.
• Creates a productive work environment as related to expectations, interruptions, schedules, etc.
• Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested.
• Minimizes costs in supplies, time and training to product test results by following established procedures and taking care to “do it right the first time”.
• Minimizes costs in equipment repairs, repeat work, QC, etc. by following established procedures and taking care to “do it right the first time”.
• Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Light lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 10-20 lbs occasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required. Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending and reaching is required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.

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