Medical Technologist

Seeking a motivated MT / MLT generalist looking to work part time in our awesome experienced Lab team at Northwest Medical Center Laboratory. Would focus on Hematology and Chemistry in Core Lab. Day / afternoon hours.

$2,500 Sign on bonus for experienced, eligible Medical Lab Scientist's!

Seeking a motivated MT / MLT generalist looking to work part time in our awesome experienced Lad team at Northwest Medical Center Laboratory.

Summary:

Performs moderate and high complexity tests in the hospital clinical laboratory, both automated and manual. Ensures that specimens are appropriate for test methodologies. Documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed per departmental policy. Assists customers with information regarding laboratory testing in a pleasant and professional manner. Ensures that all tests are performed within turnaround time limits with review of pending logs and stat boards to maintain compliance. Performs and documents all corrective action taken when systems deviate from laboratory established performance criteria. Consistently uses critical thinking and problem solving skills to identify and correct issues that may adversely affect test performance or patient results. Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of laboratory medicine is expected.

Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements
Education: "Required: Associate of Science degree or experience, education or other parameters that meet CLIA Federal Register requirement.

Preferred: Bachelor of Science degree; qualified as MT/MLS through a recognized certification agency such as ASCP or AMT with experience and examination."

Experience: Preferred: 1 year experience in clinical laboratory environment

Skills: Ability to read, communicate, and document effectively through oral, written, or electronic means. Excellent skills in customer relations. Demonstrates the constant ability to prioritize and respond promptly to a changing workload. Ability to respond to multiple situations and questions that require sound judgments and action for quality patient care.

Licenses/Certifications: "Required: American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS
Preferred: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or American Medical Technologists (AMT), or American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB)."

Northwest Medical Center is comprised of a 300-bed hospital, three urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center and a large physician group, offering you a variety of settings in which to work. Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees. It strives to provide a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, Northwest is a great place to work. NMC is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.