Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The Medical Lab Scientist processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens, reviews and reports laboratory results, and serves as a resource to other laboratory personnel. The role includes operational duties, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Additional responsibilities include assisting with new equipment validation and implementation; employee training and competency assessment; regulatory compliance for CAP, TCJ, AABB, or other agencies; quality assurance and quality control; and instrument maintenance. Other duties may be assigned.

The position requires a qualifying bachelor's degree, accredited medical technology education, or an accepted equivalent under applicable CLIA regulations. Candidates must meet the stated medical technologist experience requirement and register with an approved certifying agency within 12 months of hire. Non-US-trained personnel must complete an equivalency evaluation within 30 days of hire. State licensure is required as applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an approved college or university and/or graduation from an accredited school of medical technology, or an accepted equivalent such as qualifying military training under 42 CFR 493.1489, or qualification at the Medical Technologist level through a satisfactory HHS examination before 2/28/92 under 42 CFR 493.1491.
• Meet CLIA criteria for High Complexity testing as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489 and 42 CFR 493.1491.
• Have 2 years of experience as a medical technologist in an acute care facility, or 1 year of experience as a medical technologist in an acute care facility and a master's degree.
• Register with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT, or CSMLS) within 12 months of hire.
• Non-US-trained personnel must complete an equivalency evaluation by ECE, NACES, or AICE within 30 days of hire.
• Obtain state licensure as required.

Responsibilities

• Process and test all types of laboratory specimens.
• Review and report laboratory results.
• Act as a resource to other laboratory personnel.
• Perform operational duties, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Assist with new equipment validation and implementation.
• Provide employee training and competency assessment.
• Perform regulatory compliance responsibilities for CAP, TCJ, AABB, or other agencies.
• Support quality assurance and quality control.
• Perform instrument maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts
• Healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance

What This Job Offers

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