Medical Technologist

Yavapai Regional Medical Center • Prescott, AZ

6d • $31 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

As our Medical Technologist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment. Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You will be expected to analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions. To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.

Requirements

• Bachelors Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA

Nice To Haves

• International Medical Laboratory Scientist
• Blood Banking
• Chemistry - ASCP
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist
• Clinical Laboratory Technologist
• Technologist in Molecular Biology
• Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist
• Medical Technologist AAB
• Technologist in Microbiology
• Medical Technologist AMT
• Specialist in Hematology
• Specialist in Microbiobiology
• Med Technologist - ASCP
• Histotechnologist

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens, adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turnaround-time limits
• Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting procedures, including contacting the instrument vendor for assistance or repair
• Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned and reviews results with laboratory clinical leaders
• Assists in the evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology

Benefits

• Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days (debt relief and student loan assistance)
• Relocation assistance ($10k for eligible new hires)

What This Job Offers

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