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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology/medical laboratory science, or in a biological, chemical, or physical science, and completion of a medical laboratory training program.
• Medical Laboratory skills obtained through clinical rotations or training.
• If not licensed in Tennessee as a medical laboratory professional, certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technologist from an approved accrediting organization (e.g., ASCP, AMT, NRCC, ABB, ASCPi) is required within six months of hire.
• Acceptable licenses include Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT)-General, Medical Laboratory Supervisor-General or Categorical Supervisor, Special Analyst, or Categorical Technologist in the assigned laboratory section.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Laboratory work experience.
• Recent generalist, chemistry, or hematology experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform, validate, and report laboratory test results promptly, efficiently, and accurately for prognosis, diagnosis, treatment, and research.
• Document processes as required, including quality control, compliance, and appropriate use of materials, equipment, and PPE.
• Comply with document and record management requirements.
• Perform and document quality control activities, such as reagent and analyzer checks, and escalate issues as required.
• Assist with equipment setup, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting under guidance.
• Participate in laboratory inventory planning, monitoring, and management.
• Assist with updating assigned sections of procedure and preventive maintenance manuals to reflect current practices.
• Collect quality data and assist with Quality Program initiatives as required.
• Comply with hospital and licensing/accrediting agency standards and requirements.
• Inform the supervisor of unusual observations or occurrences in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet department and institutional goals and objectives.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Meet job expectations, adhere to policies, and deliver quality work while applying St. Jude values and principles; actively participate in performance management processes.