Lead Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Lead Medical Lab Scientist processes and tests laboratory specimens, reviews and reports laboratory results, and operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and equipment. The role also serves as a resource to other laboratory personnel. Advanced responsibilities may include equipment validation and implementation; employee training and competency assessment; regulatory compliance and responsibilities for CAP, TCJ, AABB, or other accrediting agencies; point-of-care testing; quality assurance and control; and instrument maintenance. Other related duties may be assigned. The position is with Abrazo Scottsdale Campus Hospital, an acute care hospital that describes its environment as supportive and collaborative and offers access to advanced technology.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an approved college or university and/or graduation from an accredited school of medical technology, or an accepted equivalent such as qualifying military training or qualifying under the specified pre-1992 HHS examination provisions.
For Moderate Complexity testing oversight, an associate’s degree from an approved college and at least four years of field experience meets the stated CLIA criteria.
Three years as a medical technologist in an acute care facility, with demonstrated increasing responsibilities.
Registered or registry eligible through an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT, or CSMLS) within 12 months of hire.
For non-US-trained personnel, an equivalency evaluation by NACES or AICE must be completed within 30 days of hire.
State licensure, as required.

Responsibilities

Process and test all types of laboratory specimens.
Review and report laboratory results.
Operate, maintain, and perform advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
Act as a resource to other laboratory personnel.
Perform advanced responsibilities, which may include equipment validation and implementation; employee training and competency assessment; regulatory compliance and responsibilities for accrediting agencies; point-of-care testing; quality assurance and quality control; and instrument maintenance.
Perform other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.