Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)

Conifer Health Solutions•Memphis, TN

22h•Onsite

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 MLS 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, AABB, and quality assurance, quality control, and instrument maintenance. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is available based on eligibility.

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, or have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination prior to 2/28/92 42 CFR 493.1491. (Meets required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489 and 42 CFR 493.1491))
Registered or registry eligible in accordance 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

Nice To Haves

6 months to 1 year medical laboratory technologist, clinical laboratory scientist experience in acute care facility

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
Performs related duties as required