Saint Francis Hospital – Bartlett is recruiting an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist II to join its clinical laboratory team at its 196-bed full-service acute care hospital in Bartlett, Tennessee. This role carries meaningful responsibility beyond bench work — serving as a technical resource to peers, leading equipment validation, and supporting regulatory compliance across CAP, TJC, and AABB standards. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 (based on eligibility) signals the facility's commitment to attracting senior-level talent to a well-recognized, award-winning community hospital just outside Memphis.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 based on eligibility
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program 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
- 196-bed full-service acute care hospital opened in 2004, serving Bartlett and the greater Memphis metro area
- Laboratory supports a broad clinical service mix: 24-hour emergency department, critical care, cardiac care, oncology, urology, physical therapy, and a dedicated 16-bed orthopedic/spine unit
- Processes and tests all specimen types; reviews and reports results across high-complexity testing categories as defined by CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489 and 42 CFR 493.1491)
- Performs advanced troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and operational oversight of laboratory instrumentation and equipment
- Active role in new equipment validation and implementation projects
- Responsibilities include employee training, competency assessment, and quality assurance/quality control program participation
- Regulatory compliance duties spanning CAP, TJC, AABB, and other applicable agencies
- Serves as a go-to technical resource for other laboratory personnel
- Facility recognition includes: American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award; Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score; Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology; equivalency accepted via military training (42 CFR 493.1489) or HHS examination qualification prior to 2/28/92 (42 CFR 493.1491)
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a medical technologist in an acute care facility; or 1 year of acute care experience combined with a Master's degree
- Certification required with an approved agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT, or CSMLS) — must be obtained within 12 months of hire
- Non-U.S.-trained applicants must complete an equivalency evaluation through ECE, NACES, or AICE within 30 days of hire
- State licensure as required by Tennessee law
- Demonstrated competency in high-complexity testing and advanced instrument troubleshooting
About the Community
Bartlett is a consistently top-ranked suburb of Memphis, Tennessee — known for its highly rated public schools, low crime, and strong sense of community, making it a natural choice for professionals with families. The Memphis metro offers a rich cultural scene, world-class barbecue, live blues music, and major professional and collegiate sports, while Bartlett itself provides a quieter residential pace with easy highway access to downtown. Tennessee's lack of a state income tax adds meaningful financial upside, and the region's cost of living remains well below national averages for a city of its size and amenities.