Medical Lab Scientist

The US Oncology Network•Nashville, TN

14h•Onsite

About The Position

SCRI Oncology Partners, located in Nashville, Tenn., is a dedicated cancer treatment center led by globally recognized oncologists with disease expertise in cancer care and clinical research. This center offers patients state-of-the art personalized cancer care and opportunities to participate in clinical trials with innovative treatments. The practice conducts clinical trials through their affiliation with Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a global leader in oncology research that has been offering and managing clinical trials in the community for over 30 years. Since its inception, SCRI has contributed to pivotal research that has helped advance the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA today.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or laboratory science.
At least 2 to 5 years of experience.
Current state license.
AMT, ASCP or equivalent certification required.

Responsibilities

Assists with special procedures as needed (i.e. bone marrows in the room).
Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results.
Performs specimen analysis of all Chemistry and Hematology specimens.
Maintains and operates all laboratory equipment. Performs daily, weekly and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated.
Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies and documents all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance. Records lot numbers of all controls, calibrators, and reagents.
Participates in proficiency testing by performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a year.
Records results on appropriate worksheets and computer systems and perform file maintenance.
Follows the laboratory’s policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or notifies supervisor.
Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accession logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records and checklists.
Verifies all critical results and documents with accurate follow-up.
Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensure that all supplies are viable before using in patient testing.
Prepares reagents and other chemical solutions as needed.
Restocks the laboratory area as needed.
Processes incoming orders for lab testing including reference laboratory and research specimens.
Approves in-house and reference laboratory results for charting.
Charts patient results in a timely manner as needed.
Trains employees in laboratory procedures.
May act as primary operator for at least one laboratory instrument.
Participates in development of new instruments and procedures as needed.
Acts as a resource for laboratory science information.
May oversee daily laboratory activities of in the absence of supervisor.
Complies with quality assurance standards.
Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.
Complies with applicable regulatory agency standards.
Adheres to all practice policies and procedures.
Properly disposes of hazardous materials.
Maintains a clean working environment.
Maintains confidentially all information related to patients and medical staff.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company-paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
401k plan with company contribution
Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle
Employee Assistance Program and Discount Program to some of your favorite retailers
Free Parking
Career Growth and Development
Supportive Team and Resources