Medical Lab Scientist

SCRI Oncology Partners, located in Nashville, Tenn., is a dedicated cancer treatment center led by globally recognized oncologists with disease expertise in cancer care and clinical research. This center offers patients state-of-the art personalized cancer care and opportunities to participate in clinical trials with innovative treatments. The practice conducts clinical trials through their affiliation with Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a global leader in oncology research that has been offering and managing clinical trials in the community for over 30 years. Since its inception, SCRI has contributed to pivotal research that has helped advance the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA today.

Why Work for Us?

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes - 

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
• 401k plan with company contribution
• Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Program to some of your favorite retailers 
• Free Parking
• Career Growth and Development
• Supportive Team and Resources

SCOPE:

The Medical Lab Scientist is responsible for accurately performing specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control procedures, including moderate and high complexity laboratory tests. The position initiates and follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures, performs specimen collection and assists with patient flow as needed, trains employees in laboratory procedures, may act as primary operator for at least one laboratory instrument, acts as a resource for laboratory science information, and may oversee daily laboratory activities in absence of supervisor. This position will support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

• Assists with special procedures as needed (i.e. bone marrows in the room).
• Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results.
• Performs specimen analysis of all Chemistry and Hematology specimens.
• Maintains and operates all laboratory equipment. Performs daily, weekly and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated.
• Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies and documents all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance. Records lot numbers of all controls, calibrators, and reagents.
• Participates in proficiency testing by performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a year.
• Records results on appropriate worksheets and computer systems and perform file maintenance.
• Follows the laboratory’s policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or notifies supervisor.
• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accession logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records and checklists.
• Verifies all critical results and documents with accurate follow-up.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensure that all supplies are viable before using in patient testing.
• Prepares reagents and other chemical solutions as needed.
• Restocks the laboratory area as needed.
• Processes incoming orders for lab testing including reference laboratory and research specimens.
• Approves in-house and reference laboratory results for charting.
• Charts patient results in a timely manner as needed.
• Trains employees in laboratory procedures.
• May act as primary operator for at least one laboratory instrument.
• Participates in development of new instruments and procedures as needed.
• Acts as a resource for laboratory science information.
• May oversee daily laboratory activities of in the absence of supervisor.
• Complies with quality assurance standards.
• Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.
• Complies with applicable regulatory agency standards.
• Adheres to all practice policies and procedures.
• Properly disposes of hazardous materials.
• Maintains a clean working environment.
• Maintains confidentially all information related to patients and medical staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or laboratory science.
• At least 2 to 5years of experience.
• Current state license.
• AMT, ASCP or equivalent certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment.
• Sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use hands and arms to handle, feel, reach or carry.
• Occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range.
• Requires legible handwriting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires significant interaction with management, staff and external auditors and clients.