MLS-Chemistry Lead

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Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-14251

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** We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

The Medical Laboratory Scientist IV is responsible for providing day-to-day direction to Associates in the assigned area; performing, evaluating, and reporting of technical laboratory procedures on patient specimens for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Also performs multiple administrative functions in support of laboratory operations, or may function as a technical expert in a laboratory specialty area. Follows established procedures to ensure laboratory quality control and compliance with professional standards of practice.

Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

** A Brief Overview
** The Medical Laboratory Scientist IV is responsible for providing day-to-day direction to Associates in the assigned area; performing, evaluating, and reporting of technical laboratory procedures on patient specimens for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Also performs multiple administrative functions in support of laboratory operations, or may function as a technical expert in a laboratory specialty area. Follows established procedures to ensure laboratory quality control and compliance with professional standards of practice.

Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

** What you will do
*** Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
* Reports test results in a timely manner according to established laboratory protocols.
* Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.
* Effectively manages resources such as productivity, supplies, instruments and equipment. Plans work and complete job responsibilities in an efficient and productive manner.
* Performs multiple administrative functions in support of Laboratory operations OR performs as a Technical Specialist as the expert in a complex testing area.
* Provides day-to-day direction to Laboratory associates in assigned area.
* Performs other job functions as assigned.
** Education Qualifications
*** Bachelor's Degree Laboratory Technology
* Bachelor's Degree Natural Science
* Master's Degree Laboratory Technology
** Experience Qualifications
*** 3-5 years Medical Technologist Minimum of four (4) years relevant experience as a Laboratory Scientist.
* A Master’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science may substitute for one year of experience.
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* Skills and Abilities

*** Demonstrated competency in routine testing in assigned Laboratory area, applies comprehensive technical knowledge to carry out more complex assignments.
* Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers.
* Basic knowledge of laboratory information systems.
* Ability to organize tasks and projects work without close supervision to complete tasks.
* Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in decision making to resolve new or unusual problems related to general or technical aspects of the job.
** Licenses and Certifications
*** AMT Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Medical Technologists
* Medical Technologist - American Society of Clinical Pathologists
* AAB Medical Technologist - American Association of Bioanalyst
* International Medical Laboratory Scientist -…