Lead Medical Lab Scientist

Responsibilities

• Analyzes patient, control and proficiency testing specimens and records results in a timely manner according to laboratory policy.
• Reviews and correlates results of laboratory tests to each other and with the patient's condition, recognizing abnormal results and critical/alert values.
• Verifies accuracy of results.
• Performs daily instrument maintenance, troubleshooting and resolving specimen integrity problems. Calibrates, maintains, operates and troubleshoots instrumentation issues and completes appropriate documentation.
• Performs specimen collection and interpretation of patient results and quality control data.
• Leads and participates in quality assurance, quality improvement activities, and quality control processes.
• Accurately prepares, labels and stores reagents, standards, controls and specimens for analysis.
• Instructs, orients and mentors students, employees, residents, patients and other health care providers as applicable.

Requirements

• BACHELOR'S DEGREE
• MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST (MLS)
• 2+ years related experience

Qualifications

Must possess a valid Arizona Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) license.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Details about benefits will be provided during the interview process.

Pay

Listed is the base hiring salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to skills and experience. The salary range listed is just one component of the total rewards/compensation package offered to candidates.

• Min = $33.74
• Mid = $42.17
• Max = $50.61

Schedule

Evenings

Location

Yuma Medical Center