Lead Laboratory Tech

Primary City/State: Shea Medical Center - 9003 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Category: Laboratory Services Shift: Day Department: LAB Core Location: Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd, Scottsdale Hours: Full-Time Days, Monday- Friday 6am-2:30pm Blood Bank Experience STRONGLY PREFERRED Great care starts with great people.

(Like you.) At Honor. Health, 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

Performs and monitors a full range of laboratory testing and analysis. Assists with supervision of laboratory operations. Assumes responsibility for problem resolution, quality control, and required equipment maintenance with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform laboratory tests in compliance with department procedures and all pertinent regulatory requirements. Performs other duties as assigned. Follow quality control, quality assurance, safety, and infection control procedures. Perform instrument maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting and maintain appropriate inventory of supplies.

Assists with supervision of laboratory operations. Performs all delegated functions as defined by leadership. Some additional Responsibilities include: Initial review of Daily/Weekly Quality control Initial review of Daily/Weekly Document Review Performs/Assists Technical staff and leadership with Advanced Instrument Maintenance (Monthly, Quarterly, etc.)

Performs/Assists Technical staff and leadership with Technical Tasks (Correlations, Carryover Studies, AMR verification, etc.) Performs/Assists Technical staff in training staff. Performs/Assists Technical staff and leadership with assessing competency. Assumes temporary leadership role in absence of supervisor. Assist lab leadership with policy education and writing as required.

Assist lab leadership with Staffing/Scheduling as needed. Maintain effective communication and working relationships with all laboratory personnel, other disciplines, and external customers. Participate in laboratory projects and educational activities. Demonstrates and educates laboratory principles and technical skills to others.

Accurately report test results. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Knowledge of laboratory regulations, protocols and procedures. Analytical and critical thinking abilities. Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions. Ability to perform laboratory protocols and procedures. Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.

Knowledge of safety and infection control standards. Ability to work in a team environment. The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job.

Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Honor.

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EDUCATION

Associates in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological science Required or Bachelors in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological science Required or Other / Certificate HEW certificate with 4 years' experience in lieu of degree. Required Masters in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological science Preferred EXPERIENCE 1 year, hospital laboratory experience as Medical Lab Technician, Medical Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Scientist Preferred 1 year, experience for Network Float Pool Preferred LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS We're all in for your career.