Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Bartlett, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II processes and tests laboratory specimens, reviews and reports laboratory results, and performs operational duties, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting for laboratory instrumentation and equipment. The role serves as a resource to other laboratory personnel and may assist with validating and implementing new equipment, employee training and competency assessment, regulatory compliance for CAP, TCJ, AABB, or other agencies, quality assurance, quality control, and instrument maintenance. The position also performs related duties as required. Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett describes its workplace as a supportive, collaborative healthcare environment with advanced technology and a team dedicated to patient care. The hospital is a 196-bed full-service facility in Bartlett, Tennessee.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an approved college or university and/or graduation from an accredited school of medical technology, or an accepted equivalent under the stated CLIA provisions, including qualifying military training or a satisfactory HHS examination grade achieved before February 28, 1992.
Two years as a medical technologist in an acute care facility, or one year as a medical technologist in an acute care facility and a master’s degree.
Registration with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT, or CSMLS) within 12 months of hire.
For non-US-trained personnel, an equivalency evaluation by ECE, NACES, or AICE must be completed within 30 days of hire.
State licensure, as required.

Responsibilities

Process and test all types of laboratory specimens and review and report laboratory results.
Perform operational duties, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
Act as a resource to other laboratory personnel.
Assist with new equipment validation and implementation.
Assist with employee training and competency assessment.
Support regulatory compliance responsibilities for CAP, TCJ, AABB, or other agencies.
Perform quality assurance, quality control, and instrument maintenance.
Perform related duties as required.