Medical Lab Scientist- Microbiology (Evening Shift)

The work hours for this opportunity is weekday from 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm, rotate weekend every 4th week (weekend hours from 3:00 pm -11:30 pm). Included on the holiday rotation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute prompt, efficient, and accurate performance, validation, and reporting of laboratory test results which are utilized for the purpose of prognosis, diagnosis, treatment and research.

• Conduct ongoing documentation of all processes as required (e.g., QC, compliance, appropriate usage of material/ equipment/ PPE).

• Comply with document and record management requirements.

• Perform quality control activities (e.g., reagent, analyzer), document results and escalate issues as required.

• Assist in set-up, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting activities for equipment within lab under guidance.

• Participate in ongoing lab inventory planning, monitoring, and management.

• Assist in updating assigned sections of the procedure and preventive maintenance manuals to reflect current practices.

• Collect quality data, as assigned, and assist in Quality Program initiatives as required.

• Comply with all standards/ requirements of hospital and licensing/ accrediting agencies.

• Inform supervisor of unusual observations or occurrences in a timely manner.

• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology/medical laboratory science or in one of the biological, chemical or physical sciences and completion of a medical laboratory training program required.

Minimum Experience:

• Medical Laboratory skills obtained through clinical rotations or training are required

• Medical Laboratory work experience preferred.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:

• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technologist from an approved accrediting organization (e.g.,, ASCP, AMT, NRCC, ABB, ASCPi (if taken after January 2015) is required within six (6) months of hire if not licensed in Tennessee as a medical laboratory professional.

  Acceptable licenses are Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT)-General, Medical Laboratory Supervisor-General or Categorical Supervisor, Special Analyst or Categorical Technologist in assigned laboratory section.

Compensation

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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world-regardless of race, religion or a family's ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment.

Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital's roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future.

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