Technologist-Medical

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Memphis seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform and report results of clearly defined laboratory procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes on assigned shifts, with potential overtime. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Technology (MT) from an accredited program, plus national certification and clinical laboratory experience.

Basic computer literacy is expected, with opportunities for professional growth and instructional duties as

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor's degree MLS/MT from an accredited program.
• National certification aligned with current Federal/State regulations.
• Clinical Laboratory Experience required.

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 analytical and post-analytical errors.
• 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 MLS/MT

Job description

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.

Experience

• Clinical Laboratory Experience

Education

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

Special Skills

• Basic computer literacy

Licensure

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