Ld Medical Lab Scientist

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Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | Lab Core
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Evenings, 2am-10:30pm
Category: Laboratory/Pathology
Posting #: 931234
Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

This position performs a variety of clinical laboratory procedures to evaluate and determine reliability of test results and provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. This position also assumes a leadership role in daily operations, problem resolution, technical guidance, and compliance with regulatory standards. This position receives supervision of completed work activities from the Supervisor and provides supervisory support as needed.

Position Duties

  • Assists in developing and maintaining related policies and guidelines; employs policies and procedures, regulatory guidelines, and professional standards to validate current practice requirements and support of overall organizational values and mission.
  • Provides leadership support and oversees work activities of assigned staff to ensure achievement of established goals, objectives, and outcomes. Provides guidance, mentoring, and direction as appropriate for ongoing staff development.
  • Ensures adherence to departmental operating and capital budgets.
  • Participates in hospital and department operational and quality improvement initiatives; proactively evaluates systems, practices, and assists to create and implement changes to increase and enhance the effectiveness of the operation.
  • Maintains professional and technical competency through constantly pursuing knowledge and self-improvement by remaining apprised of current literature, practices, and new developments in the fields covered by medical technology.
  • Participates in standard, complex, and specialized patient testing and quality control testing of samples. Plans techniques based on assessment of findings and accepted protocols.
  • Differentiates and resolves technical, instrument, physiologic causes of problems or unexpected test results to determine presence of normal and abnormal components as related to specific job function within the laboratory.
  • Performs regular instrument maintenance in accordance with established instructions. I; identifies and troubleshoots malfunctions to ensure continuous proper and safe operations. Understands and uses troubleshooting, validation, statistical, computer, and preventive maintenance techniques to ensure proper laboratory operation.
  • Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

  • Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
  • Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
  • Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
  • Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
  • We place children and families at the center of all we do
  • We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
  • We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
  • We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
  • We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

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Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required

Experience

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. At least two years of experience as Medical Lab Scientist or Technologist in field of specialization in clinical laboratory settings.
Required
2. Pediatric experience.
Preferred

Additional Requirements

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Technologist in field of specialization ASCP Certification or equivalent.
Required

Certification / License / Registry Requirements for the Position

1. Amer Soc Clinical Pathology OR Med Lab Scientist (AMT) OR Med LabTech (AMT) - Required

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

1. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
2. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
3. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally
4. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly
5. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Constantly
6. Physical Requirement - Standing - Constantly
7. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally
8. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
9. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Constantly
10. Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly
11. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Occasionally
12. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Occasionally
13. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Constantly
14. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
15. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
16. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
17. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme noise levels - Applicable
18. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable
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