Medical Lab Scientist Lead

Job Description

$10,000 Sign On Bonus for eligible candidates!

This is a Full time day shift MT/MLS Lead position at Northwest Medical Center. This is a generalist position that rotates through blood bank, chemistry & hematology. Will also be responsible for additional duties including billing and compliance.

Position Purpose:

Performs moderate and high complexity tests and leads the work of others in the clinical laboratory. Ensures that all tests are performed within turnaround time limits with review of pending logs and stat boards to maintain compliance. Demonstrates competency in all necessary hospital and LIS modules/functions. Ensures that specimens are appropriate for test methodologies. Documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks as assigned by the manager, including daily billing reconciliation, chemical inventory and compliance. Reports to manager or director. Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the laboratory medicine field is expected. Blood bank experience is a plus. Must have hospital clinical laboratory experience.

Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements

Education: "Required: Associate of Science degree or experience, education or other parameters that meet CLIA Federal Register requirement

Preferred: Bachelor of Science; MT/MLS through recognized certification agency such as ASCP or AMT with experience and examination."

Experience: Required: Two (2) years of experience in a clinical laboratory.

Skills: Ability to read, communicate, and document effectively through oral, written, or electronic means. Excellent skills in customer relations. Demonstrates the constant ability to prioritize and respond promptly to a changing workload. Ability to respond to multiple situations and questions that require sound judgments and action for quality patient care.

Licenses/Certifications: "Required:

American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross(ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) BLS

Preferred: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or American Medical Technologists (AMT), or American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB)."

Northwest Medical Center is comprised of a 300-bed hospital, three urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center and a large physician group, offering you a variety of settings in which to work. Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees. It strives to provide a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, Northwest is a great place to work. NMC is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.