Medical Technologist- Microbiology

75 HonorHealth Medical Group; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine acute-care hospitals

200+ care centers

17,000 team members

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking a Night Shift Medical Laboratory Technician in Scottsdale for Microbiology. The role performs complex tests on blood, body fluids and tissues and prepares specimens for analysis, ensuring accuracy and timely results.

Sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is available. Associate degree in MLS/MLT is required or equivalent training; 1 year hospital lab experience preferred; certification as MLT encouraged.

Qualifications

• Associates in chemical, physical or biological science or MLS/MLT training.
• 1 year hospital laboratory experience preferred.
• MLT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, cells and tissues.
• Identify bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms; cross match blood for transfusion.
• Prepare specimens and operate laboratory instrumentation with quality controls.
• Maintain documentation and comply with safety, regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Skills

MLT Certification

Hospital Lab Experience

Education

Associate Degree in MLS/MLT

Job description

Primary City/State: Medical Office Building - 20745 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Category: Laboratory Services Shift: Night Department: LAB Microbiology Location: Thompson Peak MOB, 20745 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale Hours: Full-Time Nights, 10pm-6:30am Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus Available! Microbiology Experience Required! Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

RESPONSIBILITIES: JOB SUMMARY

Responsible to perform complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, cells, and tissues. Identify bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms, analyze chemical content of fluids, and cross match blood for transfusion and aseptically prepare blood products. The results of these tests are used in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepares and performs a variety of laboratory tests in one or more sections of the laboratory to obtain laboratory results and data used for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Ensures that all testing is performed accurately and results as ordered within turn-around-time expectations. Completes all required documentation, and follows up on all unusual and critical results as required by policy and procedure. Obtains/receives and prepares specimens for analysis. Understands specimen factors that can affect the accuracy of laboratory testing and insures the integrity of the specimen through the testing process. Understands the theory behind laboratory methods and operates various pieces of laboratory instrumentation used to obtain test results. Performs instrument maintenance, calibrations, quality control, and test procedures, troubleshooting and refers questionable or unusual cases to the technical supervisor, lab supervisor, director or pathologist. Maintains continuing education and competency requirements as defined by laboratory policy and certification agency requirements. Ensures compliance with all hospital, regulatory, safety, and accrediting agency requirements. Proficient in hospital, laboratory and office computer systems. As needed: Assist, train and orient new staff and students in their respective lab disciplines. Assist in regulatory preparation. Maintains supply and reagent levels, and practices cost containment. Timely review of all laboratory / hospital system policies, procedures, and communications. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested, including phlebotomy.

EDUCATION

Associates in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory or equivalent education and training (refer to 42CFR93.1489(b)) for details on required courses and training Required or Other / Certificate Individuals performing high complexity testing on or before April 24, 1995, with a high school diploma or equivalent with documented training may continue to perform testing only on those tests for which training was documented prior to September 1, 1997, (refer to CLIA regulation 42CFR493,1489(b)) for details on required training.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

1 year hospital laboratory experience as MLT Preferred 1 year experience for Float Pool Network Preferred 6 months MLT experience Preferred

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - Certification, Preferred

Culture and Benefits

We’re delivering a healthcare experience that simply feels better through:

• 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.

IMPORTANT

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