Medical Lab Scientist: Precision Diagnostics & Impact

CommonSpirit Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's AZ General Hospital Laveen seeks a Medical Lab Scientist to perform complex lab tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and more, ensuring accurate results for patient diagnosis and treatment.

You will operate and maintain instruments, conduct quality control, and provide timely data to clinicians, while upholding strict regulatory and accuracy standards.

Qualifications

• BS in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to SOPs to ensure accurate reporting.
• Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, rapid notification of critical values, and testing within turn-around-time limits.
• Maintains automated equipment by calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting; contacts vendor for issues.
• Performs calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records for tests within parameters.
• Performs proficiency testing and reviews results with laboratory leaders.
• Assists in evaluation and documentation for validation of new procedures and equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Scientific foundation

Education

Bachelor of Science in a biological or chemical science (CLIA defined)

ASCP certification

Job description

CommonSpirit Health's AZ General Hospital Laveen seeks a Medical Lab Scientist to perform complex lab tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and more, ensuring accurate results for patient diagnosis and treatment.

You will operate and maintain instruments, conduct quality control, and provide timely data to clinicians, while upholding strict regulatory and accuracy standards.