Lead Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)

Conifer Health Solutions • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens; reviews and reports lab results; performs operation, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment; acts as resource to other laboratory personnel. Advanced responsibilities include, but not limited to, equipment validation and implementation; employee training and competency assessment; regulatory compliance, responsibilities for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other accrediting agencies, point of care testing, quality assurance, quality control and instrument maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489, or have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination prior to 2/28/92 42 CFR 493.1491.
• For Moderate Complexity testing oversight, an Associate's Degree from an approved college with a minimum of 4 years of experience in the field meets criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for Moderate Complexity testing.
• 3 years as a medical technologist in acute care facility with demonstration of increasing responsibilities
• Registered or registry eligible in accordance with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS within 12 months of hire).
• Equivalency evaluation by NACES or AICE for non-US trained personnel must be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Licensure, as required by State.

Responsibilities

• Processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens.
• Reviews and reports lab results.
• Performs operation, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Acts as resource to other laboratory personnel.
• Equipment validation and implementation.
• Employee training and competency assessment.
• Regulatory compliance, responsibilities for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other accrediting agencies.
• Point of care testing.
• Quality assurance.
• Quality control.
• Instrument maintenance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level