Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)

Conifer Health Solutions • Bartlett, TN

18h • 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 Medical Lab Scientist 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 CAP, TCJ, AABB or other agencies, and quality assurance, quality control and instrument maintenance. The role also involves performing related duties as required.

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. The above 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

• Process and test all types of laboratory specimens
• Review and report lab results
• Perform operational duties, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment
• Act as a resource to other laboratory personnel
• Assist with new equipment validation and implementation
• Conduct employee training and competency assessment
• Ensure regulatory compliance with agencies such as CAP, TCJ, and AABB
• Manage quality assurance, quality control, and instrument maintenance
• Perform related duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees