Medical Lab Technician / Medical Lab Scientist - Banner Del Webb (Night Shift)

Sonora Quest Laboratories / Laboratory Sciences of Arizona • Sun City West, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Medical Lab Technician:
This position performs waived and non-waived tests as defined by CLIA ‘88 in an accurate and timely manner with supervision. Assists with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA). Personnel report to department supervisor. May be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the laboratory. Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

Medical Lab Scientist:
This position is responsible for a high level of technical knowledge and application of that knowledge to department testing, clinical relevance, and complex problem-solving skills. This position serves as a department resource and is responsible for assisting with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agency and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA). May be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the laboratory. Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology, OR Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science (transcripts may be reviewed to determine eligibility) AND certification (MLS or categorical).
• Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation) or other nationally recognized credentialing agency for review to determine eligibility.
• For certain specialty disciplines ONLY (Toxicology, HLA, HCTT, etc.) where no certification is available from a certifying agency, a bachelor’s degree with one year of experience in that discipline is required.
• Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy in departments where applicable.
• Applicant must meet one of the following criteria to qualify: Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science (transcripts will be reviewed to determine eligibility).
• Equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489, or Meet other criteria defined in 42CFR493.1489 or 42CFR493.1491 (including US military medical laboratory procedures training courses)
• Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation) or other nationally recognized credentialing agency for review to determine eligibility and translated diploma.
• Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy in departments where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• MLS/MT or categorical certification (ASCP, AMT, HEW, AAB).
• Basic knowledge of specimen requirements and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Previous experience with phlebotomy and processing.
• Additional related education and/or experience
• MLT certification (ASCP, AMT, HEW, AAB).
• Basic knowledge of specimen requirements and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Previous experience with phlebotomy and processing.
• Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing in an accurate and timely manner according to established policies and performance standards with a knowledge level determined for that testing.
• Responsible for startup, calibration and accuracy of procedures and instrumentation.
• Recognizes, ensures validity, and assists in monitoring abnormal patient and/or QC results of testing.
• Ensures accuracy of test results.
• Monitors and controls inventory and assists in providing financial data for the department.
• Participates in contributions to additional department/System projects.
• Acts as a department resource by participating in providing educational information to internal and external customers.
• May process and/or prepare patient samples as required to include the following: 1) specimen collection 2) general laboratory specimen processing and 3) referral laboratory processing. In doing so, ensuring correct patient and specimen identification and specimen integrity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees