Lead Laboratory Tech

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Requirements

Knowledge of laboratory regulations, protocols and procedures.
Analytical and critical thinking abilities.
Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions.
Ability to perform laboratory protocols and procedures.
Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.
Knowledge of safety and infection control standards.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Associates in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological science Required
Bachelors in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological science Required
Other / Certificate HEW certificate with 4 years' experience in lieu of degree. Required
Masters in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological science Preferred
1 year, hospital laboratory experience as Medical Lab Technician, Medical Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Scientist Preferred
1 year, experience for Network Float Pool Preferred

Nice To Haves

Blood Bank Experience STRONGLY PREFERRED

Responsibilities

Performs and monitors a full range of laboratory testing and analysis.
Assists with supervision of laboratory operations.
Assumes responsibility for problem resolution, quality control, and required equipment maintenance with minimal supervision.
Perform laboratory tests in compliance with department procedures and all pertinent regulatory requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Follow quality control, quality assurance, safety, and infection control procedures.
Perform instrument maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting and maintain appropriate inventory of supplies.
Assists with supervision of laboratory operations.
Performs all delegated functions as defined by leadership.
Initial review of Daily/Weekly Quality control
Initial review of Daily/Weekly Document Review
Performs/Assists Technical staff and leadership with Advanced Instrument Maintenance (Monthly, Quarterly, etc.)
Performs/Assists Technical staff and leadership with Technical Tasks (Correlations, Carryover Studies, AMR verification, etc.)
Performs/Assists Technical staff in training staff.
Performs/Assists Technical staff and leadership with assessing competency.
Assumes temporary leadership role in absence of supervisor.
Assist lab leadership with policy education and writing as required.
Assist lab leadership with Staffing/Scheduling as needed.
Maintain effective communication and working relationships with all laboratory personnel, other disciplines, and external customers.
Participate in laboratory projects and educational activities.
Demonstrates and educates laboratory principles and technical skills to others.
Accurately report test results.