Medical Laboratory Scientist
US-AZ-LAVEEN
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 482619
Type: Night
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Overview: Hello Humankindness Where Compassion Meets Innovation: Your Career at AZ General Hospital Laveen Are you ready to be part of something bigger? At AZ General Hospital Laveen, we're not just a healthcare facility - we're a close-knit community dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of our neighbors. As a 16-bed non-profit hospital, we offer a unique opportunity to provide highly personalized, quality healthcare right here in Laveen, Arizona, and the surrounding areas. Join a Legacy of Care, Shape the Future of Health. We are a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This means immense resources, unparalleled opportunities for growth, and the chance to contribute to making healthcare accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. But at Laveen, you'll experience the best of both worlds: * The Power of Proximity: In our intimate 16-bed setting, you'll foster deeper connections with your patients, their families, and your colleagues. You'll truly see the impact of your work every single day. * A Collaborative Spirit: We work hand-in-hand with SJHMC Arizona, fostering a dynamic environment of shared knowledge and best practices. You'll be part of a team that thrives on innovation and mutual support. * Impactful Innovation: We believe in delivering care in new and innovative ways. If you're someone who thinks creatively, embraces challenges, and is eager to explore cutting-edge solutions, you'll find your perfect home here. If these values resonate with you, and you're ready to contribute your skills, compassion, and innovative spirit to a team that truly cares, then you belong with us. Responsibilities: As our Medical Lab Scientist, 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'll 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. * 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 turn-around-time limits * Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of 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 review results with laboratory clinical leaders * Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology Qualifications: Required * Bachelors Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA., upon hire
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