<p>Saint Francis Hospital – Memphis is recruiting an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II to join its clinical laboratory team at its 479-bed full-service academic medical center on Park Avenue in Memphis, TN. This is a senior-level bench position with expanded operational responsibilities — including instrumentation validation, training, quality oversight, and document control — making it a strong fit for an MLS professional ready to step into a resource and leadership role within a high-complexity testing environment. The hospital's broad Centers of Excellence and academic affiliation with the University of Tennessee create a dynamic, high-acuity specimen mix across multiple service lines.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>479-bed full-service acute care hospital with a broad, high-acuity specimen volume spanning multiple specialty service lines</li> <li>High-complexity testing environment meeting CLIA regulatory standards (42 CFR 493.1489)</li> <li>Senior MLS II role with expanded responsibilities beyond routine bench work: instrumentation selection, validation, and implementation; SOP and document control; billing and inventory management</li> <li>Training and competency assessment responsibilities — serves as a resource and subject-matter expert for other laboratory personnel</li> <li>Advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment</li> <li>Quality and performance improvement participation at the departmental level</li> <li>Academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residency programs — exposure to a teaching hospital environment</li> <li>Centers of Excellence on campus: Heart & Vascular Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes Center, Joint & Spine Center, Center for Robotic Surgery, Center for Surgical Weight Loss, and a dedicated Chest Pain Emergency Center</li> <li>Joint Commission–accredited facility recognized for quality by UnitedHealthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Associate degree or equivalent experience; graduate of an accredited school of medical laboratory technology or equivalent program meeting CLIA high-complexity testing criteria</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of experience as a medical laboratory technician</li> <li>Certification through an approved agency required: ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology), AMT (American Medical Technologists), or equivalent</li> <li>Active Tennessee state laboratory licensure, or eligibility to obtain as required by state law</li> <li>Demonstrated competency across all specimen types with ability to perform advanced instrumentation troubleshooting and serve as a departmental resource</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Memphis, Tennessee sits on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River and offers a cost of living well below the national average alongside a rich cultural identity — home to world-renowned blues and soul music, Beale Street, and a thriving food scene. The city provides strong public and private school options, diverse neighborhoods, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the river and in nearby state parks. Memphis is a major metropolitan hub with a major international airport, making it well connected for travel while retaining the warmth and pace of a Southern city.</p>