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Medical Laboratory Scientist

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga

#Documentation #Problem Solving #Quality Control #Regulatory Compliance #Laboratory Tests #Microbiology #Medical Laboratory Scientist #Patient Diagnosis #Instrument Maintenance

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As a Medical Lab Scientist, you will perform complex laboratory tests and ensure accurate, timely results for patient diagnosis and treatment. You will analyze specimens, operate and maintain instruments, and conduct quality control to provide crucial data for clinical decisions.

Requirements summary

A Bachelor of Science in a biological or chemical science is required, along with various certifications related to medical laboratory science. Candidates must demonstrate strong scientific knowledge, technical proficiency, and attention to detail.

bachelor degreeQuality ControlDocumentationProblem SolvingPatient CareAttention to DetailLaboratory TestingInstrument MaintenanceCalibrationRegulatory AdherenceData InterpretationMicrobiologyChemistryHematologySpecimen AnalysisTesting ProceduresClinical Correlation

Job description

Where You’ll Work CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services.
Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S.
News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee.
We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.).
You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.
Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology Job Requirements Required Bachelors Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA., upon hire International Medical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire or Blood Banking, upon hire or Chemistry - ASCP, upon hire or Clinical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire or Clinical Laboratory Technologist, upon hire or Technologist in Molecular Biology, upon hire or Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist, upon hire or Medical Technologist AAB, upon hire or Technologist in Microbiology, upon hire or Medical Technologist AMT, upon hire or Specialist in Hematology, upon hire or Specialist in Microbiobiology, upon hire or Med Technologist - ASCP, upon hire or Histotechnologist, upon hire or Medical Technologist - License: TN, upon hire

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