Medical Laboratory Scientist

Where You'll Work

CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, 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 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Accepting MLS or MLT candidates

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

Job 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

Preferred: ASCP or equivalent certification