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Department: PCH-MAIN | Lab Core
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Nights, 5pm-6:30am
Category: Laboratory/Pathology
Posting #: 1006682
Employee Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Posting Note: Phoenix Children’s Core laboratory (chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, and coagulation) is seeking a medical technologist to join our night shift team. This position will work 3/ 12hr shifts per week with rotating holidays and weekends. The shift hours are 5:00pm-5:30am. Candidates with proficiency in chemistry QC troubleshooting, abnormal manual white blood cell differential, and problem solving highly encouraged to apply. Previous experience with Abbott Alinity and Sysmex systems is a plus.
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
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:
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Department: PCH-MAIN | Lab Core
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Nights, 5pm-6:30am
Category: Laboratory/Pathology
Posting #: 1006682
Employee Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Posting Note: Phoenix Children’s Core laboratory (chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, and coagulation) is seeking a medical technologist to join our night shift team. This position will work 3/ 12hr shifts per week with rotating holidays and weekends. The shift hours are 5:00pm-5:30am. Candidates with proficiency in chemistry QC troubleshooting, abnormal manual white blood cell differential, and problem solving highly encouraged to apply. Previous experience with Abbott Alinity and Sysmex systems is a plus.
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.
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
- 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
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Last Name *
Phone *
Email Address *
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Resume Upload *
Note, ONLY 1 attachment will be visible to system per applicant for all applications per active profile. When you upload your resume, our system will attempt to update your profile here, which may overwrite previously completed fields. The attached file is accepted as the resume. It is also allowable to combine both the resume (positioned first in the file) followed by a cover letter into the one file attachment.
Please upload a PDF or DOCX version of your resume. Resumes created in Mac Pages should be exported as PDF before uploading
or drag your file to this box
Are you a current or former employee? *
PCH Network ID:
PCH Password:
SSN:
DOB:
×
Desired pay?
How did you hear about this position? College/University Event Direct Mail Employee Referral Internal Transfer Job Board Job Fair Journal Newspaper Open House Professional Association Radio Retained to Agency PCH Website Social Media (FB, Twitter, LinkedIn) Other
Who referred you * Which department do they work in? Do you know their phone number/email?
Position Qualifications Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.
Education Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
- 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).
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Experience Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
- Clinical laboratory experience.
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Additional Requirements Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
- Current nationally recognized certification (ASCP or equivalent).
Yes No
Certification / License / Registry Requirements For The Position
- Amer Soc Clinical Pathology OR Med Lab Scientist (AMT) OR Med LabTech (AMT) OR American Assoc of Bioanalysts - Required
- Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
- Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
- Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally
- Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly
- Physical Requirement - Sitting - Constantly
- Physical Requirement - Standing - Constantly
- Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally
- Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
- Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly
- Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
- Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Occasionally
- Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Constantly
- Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
- Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme noise levels - Applicable
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
- Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable
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