Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist

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-6:00pm

Benefits:

• 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.

Qualifications

Required Certifications and licenses:

• Must possess a current Tennessee license as a Medical Laboratory Supervisor.

• Must be nationally certified through ASCP, AMT or equivalent.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or university and completion of a medical laboratory training program.

• Minimum of 3 years work experience is preferred.

• Prior work experience in Chemistry, Immunochemistry and Hematology is preferred.

• Licensed in Tennessee as a Medical Laboratory Technologist - General

• ASCP Certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist.

DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

DCI's Differentiator:Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Tenn., our Dialysis Clinic, Inc. family has grown to be the nation's largest nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. DCI invests in our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI prioritizes a holistic approach and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options. We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while also delivering high quality kidney care, saving lives and reducing hospitalizations. Learn more about DCI and see if we're hiring in a clinic near you! www.dciinc.jobs

DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at Accommodations@dciinc.org or 615-327-3061. Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible.

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https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf;

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf;

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf; and

https://www.nlrb.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/basic-page/node-3788/employeerightsposter-8-5x11.pdf.

Security Roles and Responsibilities can be reviewed at: https://www.dciinc.org/security-roles