Medical Lab Scientist II

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. in Avondale is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist II to join the laboratory team as a generalist. This 0.9 FTE evening/overnight role includes rotating weekends, with hours from 5pm to 5:30am.

The MLS II performs standard, complex and specialized tests, ensures quality, troubleshoots issues, and participates in new procedures. The position reports to the supervisor and supports patient care through accurate results.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Clinical Laboratory Science program from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of post-secondary education and work experience (as specified in the CLIA regulations for high complexity testing personnel).
• Clinical laboratory experience.
• Current nationally recognized certification (ASCP or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Prepares reports of test results and examinations for patient treatment decisions.
• Performs full range of chemical, microbiologic, hematologic, and immunohematologic laboratory procedures.
• Participates in development and evaluation of new procedures and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintains competency through continued education and literature review.
• Performs standard and specialized patient testing and quality control testing.
• Diagnoses causes of technical or instrument problems and resolves them.
• Performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure proper operation.
• Assists peers with work assignments and performs related duties.

Education

Clinical Laboratory Science program graduate

Job description

Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, Days, 5am-5:30pm

Category: Laboratory/Pathology

Posting #: 1055662

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Posting Note: We are recruiting for Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our lab team at our Avondale ED location. This position is for a generalist. This posting is for a 0.9 Evening/overnight shift, hourly, with a variable TBD schedule to include rotating weekends. 5pm - 530am

The Medical Laboratory Scientist II performs and interprets standard, complex and specialized laboratory tests. The MLS II has an understanding of the underlying scientific principles of laboratory testing as well as the technical, procedural, and problem-solving aspects. The MLS II correlates abnormal laboratory data with pathologic states, determines validity of test results and need for additional investigation. The MLS II has an understanding of quality control programs, and evaluates computer-generated data and troubleshoots problems. The MLS II is able to participate in the introduction, investigation and implementation of new procedures and in the evaluation of new instruments. The MLS II understands and enforces regulatory requirements and safety regulations. This position receives supervision of completed work activities from the supervisor.

Position Duties

• Prepares clear, technically sound, accurate and informative reports of standard, complex and specialized test results, analysis, and examinations to ensure timely and thorough data for patient treatment decisions. Performs full range of chemical, microbiologic, immunologic, hematologic ,and/or immunohematologic laboratory procedures, as related to specific job function within the laboratory.
  
• Participates in the evaluation and/or development of new procedures, instrumentation, and quality improvement initiatives. Proactively evaluates practices and assists to create and implement changes to increase and enhance the effectiveness of methods.
  
• 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. 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.
  
• Assists peers with work assignments as appropriate.
  
• 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

Position Qualifications

Education

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Graduate of a Clinical Laboratory Science program from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of post-secondary education and work experience (as specified in the CLIA regulations for high complexity testing personnel).
Required Yes No

Experience

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Clinical laboratory experience.
Preferred Yes No

Additional Requirements

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Current nationally recognized certification (ASCP or equivalent).
Required Yes No

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 - Walking - Constantly 10. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly 11. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Occasionally 12. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Constantly 13. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly 14. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally 15. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable 16. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme noise levels - Applicable 17. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable 18. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable

I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirementsand occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree