Microbiology Medical Laboratory Scientist - Impactful Role

Tucson Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, AZ seeks a qualified Medical Technologist to perform diagnostic testing on patient samples following standardized procedures, aiding physicians in diagnosis and monitoring.

Responsibilities include quality control, instrument maintenance, evaluating results, documenting findings, and communicating with medical staff to ensure high quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field.
• Internship as a medical technologist or related experience.
• Medical Technologist certification eligibility by a national certifying organization such as ASCP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens and perform testing according to standardized procedures.
• Meet expected turnaround time for test results.
• Recognize abnormal results and determine follow-up actions.
• Perform quality control and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.

Skills

Quality control

Test interpretation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, AZ seeks a qualified Medical Technologist to perform diagnostic testing on patient samples following standardized procedures, aiding physicians in diagnosis and monitoring.

Responsibilities include quality control, instrument maintenance, evaluating results, documenting findings, and communicating with medical staff to ensure high quality patient care.