Senior Medical Technologist – Lab Operations & Quality

Baptist; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to join our clinical team in Tennessee. The role involves handling specimens, performing defined lab procedures, and reporting results to support optimal patient outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold an MLS/MT degree, have at least two years of relevant experience, and possess or pursue appropriate licensure. Strong computer literacy and teamwork are required to maintain quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience as Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Bachelor's degree in MLS/MT from an accredited program.
• State licensure and/or national certification per current regulations.

Responsibilities

• Receives, identifies, organizes and prioritizes specimens to ensure accurate and timely test processing.
• Performs and reports requested laboratory procedures.
• Performs quality control, proficiency testing, routine instrument maintenance and inventory control.
• Evaluates positive patient identification to reduce errors and adverse outcomes.
• Assesses, evaluates and draws appropriate conclusions.
• Maintains and improves laboratory operations.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Technology (MT)

Job description

Baptist is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to join our clinical team in Tennessee. The role involves handling specimens, performing defined lab procedures, and reporting results to support optimal patient outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold an MLS/MT degree, have at least two years of relevant experience, and possess or pursue appropriate licensure. Strong computer literacy and teamwork are required to maintain quality standards.