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.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- 479-bed full-service acute care hospital with a broad, high-acuity specimen volume spanning multiple specialty service lines
- High-complexity testing environment meeting CLIA regulatory standards (42 CFR 493.1489)
- Senior MLS II role with expanded responsibilities beyond routine bench work: instrumentation selection, validation, and implementation; SOP and document control; billing and inventory management
- Training and competency assessment responsibilities — serves as a resource and subject-matter expert for other laboratory personnel
- Advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment
- Quality and performance improvement participation at the departmental level
- Academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residency programs — exposure to a teaching hospital environment
- 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
- Joint Commission–accredited facility recognized for quality by UnitedHealthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna
Qualifications
- Associate degree or equivalent experience; graduate of an accredited school of medical laboratory technology or equivalent program meeting CLIA high-complexity testing criteria
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a medical laboratory technician
- Certification through an approved agency required: ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology), AMT (American Medical Technologists), or equivalent
- Active Tennessee state laboratory licensure, or eligibility to obtain as required by state law
- Demonstrated competency across all specimen types with ability to perform advanced instrumentation troubleshooting and serve as a departmental resource
About the Community
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.