Lead Medical Lab Scientist

Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 80.00 Hours Every Two Weeks

Shift: Evenings

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Location: Yuma Medical Center

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

Summary

In addition to the job duties assigned the Medical Lab Scientist, the Lead is responsible for participating in the hiring, scheduling, training and collaboration of the laboratory team with other areas of the department and hospital. Promotes an environment that is open and collaborative while keeping the team focused on a common goal. The Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead provides comprehensive laboratory testing for patients. The position consists of ensuring the patient's laboratory results are accurate, timely and with quality. The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs quantitative, qualitative and subjective lab procedures by manual and automated methods for inpatient and outpatients in all disciplines of the lab i.e. Microbiology, Serology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Hematology, Blood bank, and phlebotomy as needed.

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. In addition to the job duties of the Medical Laboratory Scientist, the Lead is responsible for participating in the hiring, scheduling, training and collaboration of the laboratory team with other areas of the department and hospital.

Fosters an open working environment for easy access to express ideas and concerns. Demonstrates and expects open communications. Promotes an environment that is open and collaborative while keeping the team focused on a common goal. Builds rapport, encourages teamwork, creates an environment where employees may feel empowered.

Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

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

Join us at Yuma Regional Medical Center dba Onvida Health

A career at Onvida Health is more than just a job. It’s a place to have a long and rewarding career, making a difference in the lives of those in our shared community. When you join our team, you become an integral part of a thriving community committed to improving the health and well-being of everyone in southwestern Arizona.

At Onvida Health, we believe in progress with purpose. Our commitment to innovation is matched by our dedication to kindness and integrity. We take our values seriously because we know they lead to better outcomes for our patients and a better experience for all of us. We’re looking for people who approach each day with a sense of possibility, a drive to make things better, and a commitment to kindness. If that sounds like you, you’re our kind of people.

If you’re looking for a career where innovation meets compassion, where you can grow and contribute to building a healthier tomorrow, Onvida Health is the place for you.

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Physical Requirements and working conditions for this position will be provided to you up on interview.