Medical Laboratory Scientist

CommonSpirit Health • Chattanooga, TN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you'll accurately analyze and report medical staff-ordered tests, aiding patient diagnosis and treatment. You'll perform various test complexities on patient specimens, adhering to SOPs for timely and accurate results.

Requirements

• MLS Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.
• Tennessee: MT-L:TN or MT ASCP or equivalent certification
• MLT Associate’s Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA
• Tennessee: MLT-L:TN or MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification

Nice To Haves

• ASCP or equivalent certification

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Providing excellent care through clinical correlation, bias identification, critical value notification, and meeting turnaround times.
• Equipment Management: Operating, maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting major automated equipment, contacting vendors as needed.
• Quality & Compliance: Performing required calibration and quality control, maintaining records, and participating in proficiency testing. Assisting with validating new procedures and equipment.
• Professional Development: Participating in continuing education and training for colleagues and yourself.
• Operational Support: Managing supply inventory, ordering, and stocking.
• Teamwork: Completing shift work, resolving issues, and ensuring smooth handovers.
• Professionalism: Communicating professionally and with HumanKindness with all stakeholders, adhering to all regulatory requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees