Technologist-Medical

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Memphis is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Professional to utilize laboratory skills for optimal patient outcomes. Responsibilities include specimen processing, performing quality control, and providing instruction to personnel. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology and relevant clinical experience. National certification is required. Overtime may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program.
• National certification as per regulations.

Responsibilities

• Receive, identify, and prioritize specimens for testing.
• Perform quality control and routine instrument maintenance.
• Provide instruction for personnel and students.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Experience

Basic computer literacy

Education

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

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
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

• Clinical Laboratory Experience

Education

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

Preferred/Desired

• ASCP

Special Skills

• Basic computer literacy

Licensure

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