Medical Lab Scientist in Nashville TN 37236

• Performclinical laboratory testing according to established procedures and department SOPs.
• Handle, process, analyze, and reportpatient specimens accurately and efficiently.
• Review and release test results while followingSTAT and critical result reporting procedures.
• Perform and documentQuality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), calibrations, and instrument maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records for testing, proficiency testing, QC, maintenance, and corrective actions.
• Identify testing/reporting issues and take appropriatecorrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure reagents and test kits are properly labeled and within required expiration/opening dates.
• Maintain laboratory organization, safety standards, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Participate intraining, department meetings, inspections, and continuing education.
• Communicate effectively with laboratory staff, clients, and other departments.
• Maintainpatient confidentiality and follow all laboratory safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education

Candidates must meetone of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree inMedical Technology preferred; OR
• Bachelor’s degree inChemistry or Biology; OR
• Associate degree inLaboratory Science or Medical Technology; OR
• Previously qualified as a Technologist under42 CFR 493.1433.

Experience & Certification

• 1+ year of clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology candidates requireat least 1 year of high-complexity clinical laboratory experience.
• National/state licensure required where applicable.
• Required professionalcertification/licensure must be maintained as applicable.
• Foreign-educated candidates must provide adetailed credential evaluation.