Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Under the direction of the Medical Directors and management staff, the Medical Lab Scientist provides laboratory specimen testing, including phlebotomy, for patients from neonates to geriatric patients while ensuring patient safety. The role includes completing established position competencies within the designated introductory period and performing other related duties as assigned. The position processes and tests blood and other body-fluid specimens, reviews and interprets test results, reports results using a laboratory information system, and operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and equipment. It also includes phlebotomy, basic clerical work, serving as a resource to laboratory personnel, assisting with research and development projects, training employees and students, and supporting inventory, supplies, safety, and performance improvement activities. The minimum education requirement is a bachelor’s degree from an approved college or university and/or graduation from an accredited school of medical technology, or an equivalent qualification such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489. Certain personnel who qualified as Medical Technologists before February 28, 1992, by passing a satisfactory HHS examination also meet the stated criteria. No minimum experience or certification/licensure is required. Preferred experience is six months to one year as a Medical Lab Scientist in an acute care facility. Certification or registry eligibility through an approved agency is preferred; registry-eligible employees should obtain certification within one year of hire. The employer describes a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer match; paid time off; career development and continuing education; health savings and flexible spending accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; employee discounts; and voluntary benefits. Benefit eligibility may vary by location and employment status. The posting notes that the position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an approved college or university and/or graduation from an accredited school of medical technology, or an equivalent qualification such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489.
Personnel who qualified at the Medical Technologist level before February 28, 1992, by achieving a satisfactory grade on an HHS examination meet the stated criteria.
No minimum experience is required.
No certification or licensure is required.

Nice To Haves

Six months to one year of Medical Lab Scientist experience in an acute care facility.
Certification (registration) or registry eligibility through an approved certifying agency, such as ASCP, HHS, or AMT. Registry-eligible employees should obtain certification within one year from the date of hire.

Responsibilities

Process and test blood and other body-fluid specimens for the clinical laboratory.
Review test results and apply the correct clinical interpretation of the data.
Report laboratory results accurately and responsively, including through a laboratory information system.
Operate, maintain, and perform advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
Perform venous and capillary phlebotomy and ensure specimen integrity.
Perform basic clerical functions.
Serve as a resource for information and problem solving for Medical Technicians, Phlebotomists, and other laboratory personnel.
Assist with research and development projects as required.
Train employees and students.
Relay orders, take inventory, and stock supplies.
Use resources efficiently and effectively.
Maintain a safe environment.
Address patient population-specific needs.
Participate in Performance Improvement activities.
Complete established position competencies within the designated introductory period and perform other related duties as assigned.