Medical Lab Scientist

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); Sur place; USD 43 000 - 63 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform complex diagnostic tests and deliver accurate results that guide patient care.

You will operate, maintain and calibrate a broad range of instruments across hematology, chemistry and microbiology, perform quality control, and ensure compliance with CLIA standards with strict turnaround times. Join a team committed to humankindness and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor’s of Science in a biological or chemical science per CLIA definitions.

Responsabilités

• Perform waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens following SOPs.
• Analyze specimens, operate and maintain instruments, interpret results, and perform quality control.
• Provide critical data for clinical decisions and ensure turnaround times.
• Assist in calibration and quality control procedures and maintain records.
• Participate in validation and documentation for new procedures and equipment.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's of Science in biological or chemical science

Description du poste

Job Summary And 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.

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

Job Requirements

Required

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

Preferred

• ASCP

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)

Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.

Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders In Specialized Care

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
• Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
• Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

Pay Range

$30.91 - $45.98 /hour