Lead Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)

About the role

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

This role processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens, reviews and reports lab results, performs operation, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment, and acts as a resource to other laboratory personnel. Advanced responsibilities include equipment validation and implementation, employee training and competency assessment, regulatory compliance, responsibilities for CAP, TJC, AABB or other accrediting agencies, point of care testing, quality assurance, quality control, and instrument maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens.
• Reviews and reports lab results.
• Performs operation, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Acts as a resource to other laboratory personnel.
• Equipment validation and implementation.
• Employee training and competency assessment.
• Regulatory compliance, including responsibilities for CAP, TJC, AABB, or other accrediting agencies.
• Point of care testing, quality assurance, and quality control.
• Instrument maintenance.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489.
• Qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination prior to 2/28/92 (42 CFR 493.1491).
• For Moderate Complexity testing oversight, an Associate's Degree from an approved college with a minimum of 4 years of experience in the field meets criteria as defined by CLIA regulations.
• 3 years as a medical technologist in an acute care facility with demonstration of increasing responsibilities.
• Registered or registry eligible in accordance with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT, or CSMLS within 12 months of hire).
• Equivalency evaluation by NACES or AICE for non-US trained personnel must be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Licensure, as required by State.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.