Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Memphis, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves processing and testing laboratory specimens, reviewing and reporting lab results, and performing operational duties, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment. The Medical Laboratory Scientist II also 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 for agencies like CAP, TCJ, and AABB, quality assurance, quality control, and instrument maintenance.

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.
• 2 years as a medical technologist in acute care facility; OR 1 year as a medical technologist in acute facility and a Master's degree.
• Registered 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.

Responsibilities

• Processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens and reviews and reports lab results
• Performs operational duties, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment
• Acts as resource to other laboratory personnel.
• Assists with new equipment validation and implementation, employee training and competency assessment, regulatory compliance responsibilities for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other agencies, quality assurance, quality control and instrument maintenance.
• Performs related duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

What This Job Offers

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