Medical Lab Scientist
Abrazo Central Campus
Phoenix, AZ
5x8 hrs

Job Summary

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 resource to other laboratory personnel. Additional responsibility includes assisting with new equipment validation and implementation, employee training and competency assessment, regulatory compliance responsibilities for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other agencies, quality assurance, quality control and instrument maintenance.

• 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 resource to other laboratory personnel. 
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

• Minimum Requirements 
  • Experience: 2 years as a medical technologist in acute care facility, OR 1 year as a medical technologist in acute facility and a Master's degree
  • Must have experience with bacteriology; setting up and reading cultures in a clinical setting; experience with susceptibility testing and interpretation as well as biochemical identification techniques.
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• Preferred Requirements 
  • Education: 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, or have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination prior to 2/28/92 42 CFR 493.1491. 
  • Certifications: Registered with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS within 12 months of hire). Equivalency evaluation by ECE, NACES or AICE for non-US trained personnel must be completed within 30 days of hire. Licensure, as required by State.

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