Medical Lab Scientist-Evening Shift Microbiology (10 hr shifts)

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Memphis, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Lab Scientist will ensure the prompt, efficient, and accurate delivery of laboratory test results for medical prognosis and research, manage documentation for quality control and compliance, maintain laboratory equipment and inventory, participate in quality initiatives, and perform assigned CLIA roles to support various lab operations and shifts. Schedule is 10 hour shifts. 1 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday. Position will rotate holiday coverage.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology/medical laboratory science or in one of the biological, chemical or physical sciences and completion of a medical laboratory training program required.
Medical Laboratory skills obtained through clinical rotations or training are required.
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technologist from an approved accrediting organization (e.g., ASCP, AMT, NRCC, ABB, ASCPi) is required within six (6) months of hire if not licensed in Tennessee as a medical laboratory professional.
Acceptable licenses are Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT)-General, Medical Laboratory Supervisor-General or Categorical Supervisor, Special Analyst or Categorical Technologist in assigned laboratory section.

Nice To Haves

Medical Laboratory work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute prompt, efficient, and accurate performance, validation, and reporting of laboratory test results which are utilized for the purpose of prognosis, diagnosis, treatment and research.
Conduct ongoing documentation of all processes as required (e.g., QC, compliance, appropriate usage of material/ equipment/ PPE).
Comply with document and record management requirements.
Perform quality control activities (e.g., reagent, analyzer), document results and escalate issues as required.
Assist in set-up, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting activities for equipment within lab under guidance.
Participate in ongoing lab inventory planning, monitoring, and management.
Assist in updating assigned sections of the procedure and preventive maintenance manuals to reflect current practices.
Collect quality data, as assigned, and assist in Quality Program initiatives as required.
Comply with all standards/ requirements of hospital and licensing/ accrediting agencies.
Inform supervisor of unusual observations or occurrences in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Consistently meet job expectations, adhere to policies, and deliver quality work while applying. St. Jude values and principles.
Managers evaluate employee performance throughout the year—specifically through the spring and fall Check In milestones and the Annual Performance Review.
All employees are encouraged to actively participate in these performance management processes.