Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)
About The Position
This position involves processing and testing all types of laboratory specimens, reviewing and reporting lab results, and performing operational duties, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment. The role also acts as a resource to other laboratory personnel. Additional responsibilities include assisting with new equipment validation and implementation, employee training and competency assessment, regulatory compliance responsibilities for agencies like CAP, TCJ, and AABB, and ensuring quality assurance, quality control, and instrument maintenance. Saint Francis Hospital is a compassionate healthcare provider focused on patient care, offering a rewarding career opportunity where skills make a difference every day. Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is a 479-bed full-service hospital located at 5959 Park Avenue in Memphis, TN, known for its many Centers of Excellence, including its Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Joint & Spine Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, and Surgical Services (including its Center for Robotic Surgery), Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center. The hospital has been recognized for excellence of care by United Healthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna. It serves as an academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residents and is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
Responsibilities
- Processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens
- Reviews and reports lab results
- Performs operational duties, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment
- Acts as resource to other laboratory personnel
- Assists with new equipment validation and implementation
- Assists with employee training and competency assessment
- Handles regulatory compliance responsibilities for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other agencies
- Ensures quality assurance, quality control and instrument maintenance
Benefits
- Up to 10K Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
