Medical Technologist

Laboratory Position at Cancer & Blood Specialists of Arizona

Pay Range: $28.61 - $53.14

Position Summary

Responsible for daily specimen processing in the designated laboratory, including technical and non-technical duties. Communicates with staff physicians and other staff employees regarding patient's specimen. Works with management personnel to ensure efficient and technically correct systems and procedures in the laboratory that includes QA/QC of reagents, instrumentation, proficiency testing, etc.

Key Performance Areas

• Prepare and process specimens for testing using CAP acceptable methods and standards.
• Reviews the daily technical systems for assurance of quality and efficiency.
• Perform tests according to approved policies and procedures for all phases of testing; pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic, as well as general laboratory specimens.
• Assures instruments and reagents are within quality parameters.
• Participates in laboratory research and development projects as needed and as time permits.
• Responsible for inventory and ordering of supplies.
• Exercises all precautions when handling hazardous chemicals that are irritating to mucous membranes and the skin.
• Assist with revising laboratory documents including policies, procedures, and forms.
• Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information at all times.
• Will be expected to work at any Company location to help meet the Company's business needs.
• Comply with all Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to patient care, patient rights, safety, billing, human resources and collections. Adhere to all Company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Keep work area and records in a neat and orderly manner.
• Maintain all company equipment in a safe and working order.

Position Qualifications/Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in biology, Chemistry, molecular or related field and/ or successful completion of a medical technology or related field Training program and has a minimum 1 year of related experience in the designated laboratory specialty is preferred.
• A state of Florida laboratory license in the designated area is required, and an MT(ASCP) or MT(AMT) license is preferred.
• Candidate must be dependable, and adaptable in all aspects of laboratory responsibilities and scheduling hours.

Previous Experience

Minimum of two years' experience in a lab setting, required

Core Capabilities

• Analysis & Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management and organizational skills. Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness. Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation), is an active listener, and effectively provides balanced feedback.
• Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: Strong customer focus. Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices, strong business and political acumen, collaboration and partnerships, as well as a positive employee, physician and community relations.
• Self-Management: Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development. Self-motivated and self-starter with ability work independently with limited supervision. Ability to work remotely effectively as required.
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook required.
• Laboratory information system
• Laboratory instrumentation

Certifications/Licenses

National lab certification preferred

Travel: Less than 25%

Remote: No

Standard Work Days/Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.