Medical Laboratory Scientist - $10,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS

Labcorp•Nashville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist to join its team at Ascension St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. This role works in a high-volume, production-based environment and performs a vital component of clinical laboratory science, helping deliver information that supports patient care. The schedule is third shift: weekdays from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with an every-other-weekend rotation. The position involves evaluating specimens, performing routine and complex laboratory procedures, operating and troubleshooting instrumentation, and reporting accurate and timely test results. The technologist also carries out quality control and preventive maintenance, supports reagent and control evaluation, maintains bench supplies, and helps process specimens when needed. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered to external applicants only.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology; alternatively, an MLS degree.
At least one year of clinical laboratory testing experience, unless qualifying through an MLS degree.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Familiarity with laboratory information systems.
Computer proficiency.
Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.
Non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may satisfy the education requirement.

Nice To Haves

ASCP or AMT certification.
At least one year of experience as a generalist Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS).
At least one year of clinical blood banking experience.

Responsibilities

Determine specimen acceptability for testing according to established criteria.
Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
Make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls.
Report accurate and timely test results to support quality patient care.
Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
Assist with specimen processing when needed.
Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.