Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist - Nashville Tennessee

Company: Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Posted On: 05/14/2024

Overview Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Our mission states "the care of the patient is our reason for existence," and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. DCI Laboratory, founded in 1988 as a division of Dialysis Clinic, Inc., is a full service laboratory responding specifically to the needs of dialysis patients. Our laboratory division was established in response to nephrologists' request for personnel and instrumentation in tune with the dialysis community. The Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist, performs clinical laboratory testing in a high, volume clinical laboratory setting.Schedule: Full-Time; 4-10hr shifts per week; 7:30am-6:00pmBenefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Life and long-term care insurance provided at no additional expense to employee
• Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO - paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
• Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Among others Responsibilities What You Can Expect:
  • Performs routine, diagnostic testing on clinical laboratory specimens.
  • Understands and participates in all aspects of patient testing; pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical. Identifies problems which could affect testing and takes corrective action.
  • Operates lab equipment and instruments accurately and efficiently including performing daily, weekly and monthly quality control checks. Performs corrective and preventative maintenance.
  • Evaluates laboratory results against established reference ranges recognizing abnormal or unusual results. Reports results according to laboratory result reporting procedures.
  • Recognizes and troubleshoots complex laboratory problems. Communicates with a supervisor or medical director as needed to resolve issues.
  • Accurately documents quality control, preventative maintenance and laboratory results.
  • Uses laboratory information system to print worksheets and reports as needed. Monitors specimen pending lists to assure that results are reported in accordance with established turn-around time limits.
  • Anticipates and maintain supplies to assure uninterrupted testing by restocking necessary supplies and reagents.
  • Participates in and may coordinate training of employees.
  • Serves as lead tech during absence of onsite supervisor.
  • Participates in laboratory in-service training as well. Takes responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all laboratory records. More...

        

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