Medical Laboratory Scientist-Microbiology, Laboratory, Blount, Full-Time, Days

Prisma Health • Maryville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Conducts or supports laboratory testing to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, ensuring proficiency and accuracy in all aspects of testing while following established policies and procedures. Applies professional knowledge of medical technology, testing methodologies, quality assurance, disease states, and the clinical significance of tests.

The role performs and reports waived, moderate, and high-complexity clinical laboratory procedures; operates laboratory data systems and instrumentation; processes specimens; monitors quality control, quality management, supplies, and equipment; and troubleshoots technical issues. The position also supports regulatory compliance, competency assessments, instruction of students and team members, customer service, safety, and departmental quality and financial initiatives. It is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or medical technology, from an accredited institution.
• No prior experience required.
• Meet applicable CLIA training and experience requirements for the testing performed.
• Hold current certification evidenced by one of the following: MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP)cm, Categorical (ASCP), Categorical (ASCP)cm, MT (AMT), MLS (ASCPi), or Categorical (ASCPi); a current state Medical Technologist-level license may be accepted.
• Hold a state Medical Technologist license if working in Tennessee.
• Demonstrate organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks appropriately, and computer skills.
• Meet mandatory and non-mandatory continuing education requirements and participate in continuing education annually.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report assigned waived, moderate, and high-complexity clinical laboratory procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Apply medical technology knowledge to laboratory testing, solve problems, and escalate issues when appropriate.
• Operate computerized laboratory data systems and review pending work using established protocols.
• Collect, label, handle, and process specimens correctly; verify patient, specimen, and result identification; and evaluate specimen integrity.
• Monitor quality control and quality management, evaluate QC results, investigate variances, notify appropriate individuals about unresolved issues, and perform lookbacks when required.
• Monitor supply and reagent inventory, document receipt and opening of supplies, track expiration dates, and ensure adequate stock.
• Operate laboratory instrumentation; identify malfunctions; troubleshoot and resolve technical problems; and document maintenance and operational checks.
• Comply with governmental and accrediting agency standards and complete competency assessments according to regulatory standards.
• Assume responsibility for section operations in the absence of a supervisor or lead technologist.
• Instruct students, new team members, laboratory support staff, and hospital personnel in procedures, techniques, and theory.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and respond promptly to safety violations.
• Recognize customer satisfaction issues and respond or escalate appropriately; educate and support laboratory customers.
• Communicate information, including critical values, to healthcare team members and complete required documentation.
• Support system and campus financial, customer service, and quality initiatives; complete team assignments and participate in work-unit action plans and department goals.
• Maintain professional growth through required continuing education and participate in annual continuing education programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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