Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II

About the role

Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Job Summary

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. Additional responsibility includes assisting with new equipment validation and implementation, employee training and competency assessment, regulatory compliance responsibilities for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other agencies, quality assurance, quality control and instrument maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens and reviews and reports lab results
• Performs operational duties, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment
• Acts as resource to other laboratory personnel
• Assists with new equipment validation and implementation
• Conducts employee training and competency assessment
• Manages regulatory compliance responsibilities for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other agencies
• Performs quality assurance, quality control and instrument maintenance
• Performs related duties as required

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology; OR
• 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

• 2 years as a medical technologist in acute care facility; OR
• 1 year as a medical technologist in acute facility and a Master's degree

Certifications & Licensure

• 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

About the Organization

Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett is a 196-bed full service hospital located at 2986 Kate Bond Rd in Bartlett. Opened in 2004, the hospital provides an extensive offering of medical services including a 24-hour emergency room, critical care, cardiac care, oncology, urology, physical therapy and a 16-bed orthopedic/spine unit. Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett has been honored with the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award, Leapfrog Groups "A" Hospital Safety Score, and has received Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care.