Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment. Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology). You will analyze specimens, operate and maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions. To be successful, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem‑solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence. Perform and report waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to SOPs to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Provide excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of bias patterns, rapid notification of caregivers for critical values, and completion of testing within established turn‑around‑time limits. Act as a group leader by assisting other staff members in work duties as needed to ensure a smooth workflow. Ensure major automated equipment is operational by performing maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting; contact instrument vendor for assistance or repair. May receive extended training to function as an instrument lead. Train new employees and students; perform required calibration and quality control, maintain records, and ensure tests are performed within parameters. Assist the Technical Coordinator or Supervisor with QC and calibration reports. Perform proficiency testing and review results with laboratory clinical leaders. Assist the Technical Coordinator or Supervisor with test or equipment validations; help with training, validation records, and documentation. Participate in continuing education and/or teaching, training according to performance standards to enhance the technical skills of students, trainees, coworkers, and self. Maintain inventory of supplies, monitor, order, and store supplies; serve as primary inventory control. Job Requirements Required Bachelor of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA and 2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory. Preferred International Medical Laboratory Scientist Blood Banking Chemistry – ASCP Clinical Laboratory Scientist Clinical Laboratory Technologist Technologist in Molecular Biology Medical Laboratory Scientist – Med Technologist Medical Technologist AAB Technologist in Microbiology Medical Technologist AMT Specialist in Hematology Specialist in Microbiobiology Med Technologist – ASCP Histotechnologist Where You'll Work Located in the heart of Phoenix, the position is at St. Joseph’s 571‑bed, not‑for‑profit hospital. The hospital offers a wide range of health, social and support services and is a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. #J-18808-Ljbffr St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center