Lead - Medical Lab Scientist
Saint Francis Hospital
Memphis, TN

Processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens; reviews and reports lab results; performs operational duties, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment; acts as resource to other laboratory personnel.  Advanced responsibilities include, but not limited to, equipment validation and implementation; employee training and competency assessment; regulatory compliance, responsibilities for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other accrediting agencies, point of care testing, quality assurance, quality control and instrument maintenance. 

• Processes and tests specimens; reviews and reports lab results; performs operational duties, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment; acts as resource to other laboratory personnel. 
• Provides direction to other laboratory staff that may include medical laboratory technicians and technologists. 
• Will provide input on staff evaluations as requested.  Maintains a complete and up to date procedure manuals. 
• In high volume core laboratories, will work in multiple departments/sections or multiple facilities within a market, as requested.     
• Completes other duties assigned by laboratory supervisor or director. 
• Will serve as point of care coordinator for non-laboratory tests, as requested.

• Required:
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology; or 
  • Equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489; or 
  • Have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination prior to 2/28/92 42 CFR 493.1491. 
  • The above meets required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489 and 42 CFR 493.1491).
• Experience: 3 years as a medical technologist in acute care facility with demonstration of increasing responsibilities.
• Licensure/Certification: 
  • Registered with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS within 12 months of hire). 
  • Equivalency evaluation by ECE, NACES or AICE for non-US trained personnel must be completed within 30 days of hire.
  • Licensure, as required by State.

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