Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank 2nd Shift
Tucson Medical Center · Tucson, AZ · 1 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
About the role
TMC Laboratory serves all our TMC patients and TMCOne patients, including patients from some of our outreach community partners. Patient Care, Quality of Care and Patient Experience is our #1 priority.
Responsibilities
- Processes specimens and performs testing; exercises judgment, evaluating test results with minimal guidance.
- Maintains and troubleshoots instrumentation and equipment, correcting any malfunctions.
- Documents and communicates technical and general information to appropriate individuals.
- Ensures that adequate supplies and reagents are available to perform the required testing.
- Assists in researching and evaluating new methods, procedures or equipment.
- Trains other personnel in policies, procedures and protocols relating to their job duties; provides documentation as necessary.
- Communicates and interfaces with hospital personnel, patients, medical staff and family members to ensure high quality patient care.
- Communicates with coworkers, supervisors and management in a professional manner regarding work-related issues.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field, or military or other education that meets requirements for certification as a Medical Technologist.
- Experience: Internship as a medical technologist or other comparable experience.
- Licensure or Certification: Medical Technologist, registered or registry-eligible by a national certifying organization such as ASCP HEW, NCA, etc.