Technologist-Medical

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform and report results of clearly defined laboratory procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes on assigned shifts with overtime/call back as required.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology from an accredited program and national certification in line with federal/state regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Technology (MT) from an accredited program.
• National certification in concordance with current Federal and/or State Regulations.
• Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Receives, identifies, organizes, and prioritizes specimen 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 analytical and post-analytical error and/or adverse patient outcomes.
• Assesses, evaluates and draws appropriate conclusions.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Provide instruction for personnel and medical technology students, as required.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Technology (MT) from an accredited program

Job description

Job Summary

Utilizes laboratory skills to perform and report results of clearly defined laboratory procedures assuring optimal patient outcomes. Responsible for assigned shifts and subject to overtime and call back as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Overview

Job Summary

Utilizes laboratory skills to perform and report results of clearly defined laboratory procedures assuring optimal patient outcomes. Responsible for assigned shifts and subject to overtime and call back as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Receives, identifies, organizes, and prioritizes specimen 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 analytical and post-analytical error and/or adverse patient outcomes.
• Assesses, evaluates and draws appropriate conclusions.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Provide instruction for personnel and medical technology students, as required.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

• Clinical Laboratory Experience

Education

Minimum Required

• Bachelor's degree Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Technology (MT) from an accredited institution Program.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• National certification in concordance with current Federal and/or State Regulations.

Preferred/Desired

• ASCP