Medical Lab Technician

Medical Lab TechnicianInspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.As our Medical Lab Technologist, you will perform vital clinical laboratory procedures to detect, identify, measure, and report data crucial for disease diagnosis and treatment.Every day, you will expertly conduct waived and moderate procedures using technical skills, instrumentation, and information systems, providing essential clinical laboratory support while ensuring the quality and accuracy of all tests under leadership direction.To be successful in this role, you will possess comprehensive knowledge of laboratory principles across various disciplines (microbiology, hematology, chemistry, etc.), understand sample processing and result interpretation, prioritize chemical and biological safety, and be adept at operating and maintaining lab equipment.Performs laboratory tests on all scheduled benches as assigned according to current protocols, procedures, and quality assurance requirements. Maintains a high level of precision and accuracy for all testing. Reports problems that may adversely affect test performance or results. Reports critical values in a timely manner to appropriate personnel.Considerable knowledge of a clinical laboratory as it applies to collecting and processing specimens. Processes lab specimens and prepares lab samples for shipment as needed.Performs maintenance on equipment in a timely manner. Performs preventative maintenance protocols. Investigates and corrects equipment malfunctions. Documents appropriately.Performs quality control procedures, including instrument function checks and calibrations as needed. Monitors quality control results to assure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained. Participates in laboratory quality assurance and quality assurance activities.Participates in continuing education.Follows all laboratory procedures including safety guidelines, the use of personal protective equipment and awareness of blood-borne pathogens. Maintains a clean and safe work environment.We are offering up to a $5,000 Sign on bonus to hires who meet hire requirements. We also offer referral incentives as well as relocation assistance.Job RequirementsRequiredAssociates Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA., upon hire orHigh School GED General Studies completed an official military medical laboratory course and held the military enlisted occupational speciality of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician), upon hire orHigh School Graduate General Studies completed an official military medical laboratory course and held the military enlisted occupational speciality of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician), upon hirePreferredMedical Laboratory Technician AMT, upon hire orMedical Laboratory Technician ASCP, upon hire orMedical Lab Tech AAB, upon hire