Full time night shift MLS lead position at Houghton Hospital, generalist position. Must have blood bank experience, will rotate through blood bank, hematology and chemistry. Must work well independently. Schedule will include weekends and holidays as staffing requires.
Job Summary:
Performs moderate and high complexity tests and leads the work of others in the clinical laboratory. Acts as a resource for other lab staff. Ensures that all tests are performed within turnaround time limits with review of pending logs and stat boards to maintain compliance. Demonstrates competency in all necessary hospital and LIS modules/functions. Ensures that specimens are appropriate for test methodologies. Documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed. Assist customers with information regarding laboratory testing in a pleasant and professional manner. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks as assigned by the manager. Reports to manager or director. Prefer Bachelor of Science and MT / MLS certification through a recognized agency such as ASCP or AMT. Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the laboratory medicine field is expected. Must have blood bank experience, familiarity with Cerner is a plus.
Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements:
Education: "Required: Associate of Science degree or experience, education or other parameters that meet CLIA Federal Register requirement
Preferred: Bachelor of Science; MT/MLS through recognized certification agency such as ASCP or AMT with experience and examination."
Experience: Required: Two (2) years of experience in a clinical laboratory.
Skills: Ability to read, communicate, and document effectively through oral, written, or electronic means. Excellent skills in customer relations. Demonstrates the constant ability to prioritize and respond promptly to a changing workload. Ability to respond to multiple situations and questions that require sound judgments and action for quality patient care.
Licenses/Certifications: "Required
NMC, OVH, Houghton- None
UC, FSED, SAH - American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross(ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) BLS
Preferred: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or American Medical Technologists (AMT), or American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB)."
Northwest Medical Center Houghton is a 52-bed, full-service hospital serving Tucson's east side. With a cath lab, labor and delivery unit, intensive care and neonatal intensive care units, full lab and radiology services and four operating rooms supporting a broad array of specialties, Northwest Medical Center Houghton holds plenty of opportunity for applicants. Whether caring for patients at the bedside or supporting the hospital in a non-clinical role, we're excited to build a team who can really make an impact on our community.NMC Houghton is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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