Medical Lab Scientist II (MLS)

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • San Antonio, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II provides state-of-the-art laboratory specimen testing, including phlebotomy, from neonates to geriatric patients ensuring patient safety. This role involves processing and testing blood and other body fluid specimens, reviewing test results, and reporting them accurately using a laboratory information system. The scientist will also perform operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment, as well as venous and capillary phlebotomy. Additional responsibilities include writing procedures, assisting in policy development, acting as a resource for other laboratory personnel, assisting with new equipment validation and implementation, training, competency assessment, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, quality control, and instrument maintenance. The role may also involve assisting with R&D projects, relaying orders, taking inventory, stocking supplies, utilizing resources efficiently, maintaining a safe environment, addressing patient population-specific needs, and participating in Performance Improvement activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489.
• Personnel who, prior to 2/28/92 have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination.
• The above meets required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489, Jan. 24, 2003).
• 3 years as a medical technologist in acute care facility with demonstration of increasing responsibilities.
• Registered with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS within 12 months of hire).
• Equivalency evaluation by ECE, NACES or AICE for non-US trained personnel must be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Licensure, as required by State.

Responsibilities

• Processes and tests blood and other body fluid specimens for the clinical laboratory
• Reviews test results and applies the correct clinical interpretation of that data
• Reports lab results accurately and responsively, to include use of a laboratory information system
• Performs operation, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment
• Performs venous and capillary phlebotomy and ensures specimen integrity as necessary.
• Performs basic clerical functions
• Writes procedures and assist in the development of department policies
• Acts as a resource person for providing information and problem solving for the Medical Technicians, Medical Lab Scientist I, Phlebotomists and other laboratory personnel
• Assisting with new equipment validation and implementation
• Employee and student training and competency assessment
• Regulatory compliance responsibilities for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other agencies
• Quality assurance, quality control and instrument maintenance
• Assists with R&D projects as required
• Relays orders, take inventory and stocks supplies
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level