Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Scientist

Overview
A $10,000 sign on bonus is available!
Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized 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. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top-notch patient care and offer paid training, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, Sundays off and a strong culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment serving individuals in our comfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.
The Medical Technologist, under supervision of the laboratory director / supervisor, the employee may process samples, perform HLA test procedures and analyzer maintenance functions, participate in quality control and quality assurance functions and if required, make preliminary result interpretations and other tasks as assigned.
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week; 2nd shift: 2pm - 10:30pm
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
Employee provides high quality technical service. Specifically:

• Performs moderate and high complexity testing procedures as outlined in the procedure manual. Notifies supervisor (or other designated personnel) of changes or problems with procedures.
• Maintains sample identification throughout testing process. Takes appropriate action to prevent DNA contamination and sample switches.
• Adheres to the laboratory's quality control (QC) procedures to ensure all QC criteria are met (including but not limited to documenting QC data, documenting open/exp. date on QC material, documenting corrective action when QC falls outside allowable limits).
• Successfully prepares reagents, control materials and other products used in testing as required.
• Performs and documents required analyzer maintenance in a timely fashion. Notifies supervisor/designee of any problematic issue.
• Performs required proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
• Identifies problems which may affect test performance or test results (including but not limited to testing errors and reporting errors). Properly documents problems / resolutions on appropriate "Problem Resolution" form. Notifies supervisor/designee to ensure corrective action is taken immediately.
• Adheres to established laboratory policies in handling hazardous substances (OSHA standards).
• Develops proficiency in the use of the laboratory information system (LIS) including but not limited to DNA analysis programs, instrument software systems and other software systems as needed. May assist in verifying HLA in UNET.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degrees from a four-year college / university and completion of an approved Medical Laboratory technologist training program.
• Current licensure as an MT (ASCP) CHT preferred. If not a licensed CHT, after 1 year of employment, may be required to take the ASHI CHT exam to become a licensed CHT.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• Remains cognizant of standards as they apply to HLA lab testing by ASHI, CAP and CLIA '88.
• Maintains appropriate licensure (Minimum requirement- MT, ASCP; Preferred - MT (CHT)).
• Maintains required continuing education credits.

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.
For more information about equal opportunity please see:
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.