Lead Laboratory Tech

30 Shea Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth seeks a Medical Laboratory professional for full-time day shifts in Scottsdale, AZ. The role entails performing and monitoring a full range of laboratory testing with supervision support and adherence to quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include instrument maintenance, calibration, and contributing to policy education while coordinating with laboratory leadership. Strong teamwork and communication are essential for success in this busy lab setting.

Qualifications

• Associates in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological science required.
• Bachelor's in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological science required.
• HEW certificate with 4 years' experience in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests in compliance with procedures and regulations.
• Maintain quality control, quality assurance, safety and infection control procedures.
• Instrument maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and inventory management.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Infection control

Calibration

Teamwork

Education

Associates in medical technology or related field

Bachelor’s in related medical field

Masters in medical technology (preferred)

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Laboratory software

Job description

Primary City/State: Shea Medical Center - 9003 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Category: Laboratory Services Shift: Day Department: LAB Core Location: Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd, Scottsdale Hours: Full-Time Days, Monday- Friday 6am-2:30pm Blood Bank Experience STRONGLY PREFERRED

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY Performs and monitors a full range of laboratory testing and analysis. Assists with supervision of laboratory operations. Assumes responsibility for problem resolution, quality control, and required equipment maintenance with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Perform laboratory tests in compliance with department procedures and all pertinent regulatory requirements. Performs other duties as assigned. Follow quality control, quality assurance, safety, and infection control procedures. Perform instrument maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting and maintain appropriate inventory of supplies. Assists with supervision of laboratory operations. Performs all delegated functions as defined by leadership.

Some additional Responsibilities include

• Initial review of Daily/Weekly Quality control
• Initial review of Daily/Weekly Document Review
• Performs/Assists Technical staff and leadership with Advanced Instrument Maintenance (Monthly, Quarterly, etc.)
• Performs/Assists Technical staff and leadership with Technical Tasks (Correlations, Carryover Studies, AMR verification, etc.)
• Performs/Assists Technical staff in training staff.
• Performs/Assists Technical staff and leadership with assessing competency.
• Assumes temporary leadership role in absence of supervisor.
• Assist lab leadership with policy education and writing as required.
• Assist lab leadership with Staffing/Scheduling as needed.
• Maintain effective communication and working relationships with all laboratory personnel, other disciplines, and external customers.
• Participate in laboratory projects and educational activities.
• Demonstrates and educates laboratory principles and technical skills to others.
• Accurately report test results.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of laboratory regulations, protocols and procedures. Analytical and critical thinking abilities. Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions. Ability to perform laboratory protocols and procedures. Skill in the use of computers and related software applications. Knowledge of safety and infection control standards. Ability to work in a team environment.

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at HonorHealth.

Education

• Associates in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological science Required or Bachelors in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological science Required or Other / Certificate HEW certificate with 4 years' experience in lieu of degree.
• Required Masters in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological science Preferred

Experience

• 1 year, hospital laboratory experience as Medical Lab Technician, Medical Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Scientist Preferred
• 1 year, experience for Network Float Pool Preferred

License and Certifications

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• Nine acute-care hospitals
• Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers
• More than 17,000 team members and 4,000 medical staff

Since 1927, we’ve been focused on doing what matters most — caring for people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. From humble beginnings to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, we’re just as driven as we were a century ago. Come join us and go all in for your career.

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