Medical Lab Scientist I/Medical Lab Technician I - Cancer Center
Company: Sonora Quest
Location: Tucson
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Tucson, ArizonaDepartment Name: Lab-BUCCTWork
Shift: DayJob Category:LabPOSITION SUMMARYThis position is
responsible for a high level of technical knowledge and application
of that knowledge to department testing, clinical relevance, and
complex problem solving skills. This position serves as a
department resource, and is responsible for assisting with
department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting
agency and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA '88, JCAHO, CAP,
OSHA).CORE FUNCTIONS1. Performs testing in an accurate and timely
manner according to established policies and performance standards
with a knowledge level determined for that testing. Responsible for
startup, calibration and accuracy of procedures and
instrumentation. Actively participates in problem solving
activities within the department, using advanced level of
decision-making skills. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and
application of all computer systems used in the department.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge and application of theory and
clinical relevance testing. Assists in ensuring compliance with
accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements. Demonstrates
ability to assume lead responsibility in absence of on-site
departmental leadership personnel.2. Recognizes, ensures validity,
and assists in monitoring abnormal patient and/or QC results of
testing. Ensures accuracy of test results. Participates in
detecting and documenting occurrences that deviate from defined
procedures. Recognizes need and participates in department and
LSA/SQL System process improvement and quality assurance
activities, including assisting with monitoring of department
indicators of productivity and quality.3. Monitors and controls
inventory and assists in providing financial data for the
department. Active participation on process improvements in
financial performance to decrease costs, improve productivity and
improve service.4. Participates in contributions to additional
department/System projects. Active in training of department
employees. Actively participates on at least one committee or team
or is involved in at least one special project identified with
department management. Exhibits awareness of medical/legal
consequences of professional actions. Assists in new employee
orientation, training and competency. Provides input for competency
and annual assessments for employees in appropriate time frames.
Completes training module for newly hired/transferred personnel.
Self-directed.5. Acts as a department resource by participating in
providing educational information to internal and external
customers. Demonstrated advanced level of effective verbal and
written communication skills. Attendance and participation at staff
meetings. Demonstrates preceptor and coaching skills and promotes a
constructive environment that encourages learning and
development.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNoneDIRECTLY
REPORTINGNoneMATRIX OR INDIRECT REPORTINGMedical Lab Technicians
(MLTs), Clinical Lab Assistants, Phlebotomists.TYPE OF SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIESN/ASCOPE AND COMPLEXITYDepartment and LSA/SQL
System. Internal Customers: Employees of the system, physicians,
nursing. External Customer - Nurses, physicians, office personnel,
vendors, service reps etc. Involved in interdepartmental
communication and activitiesPHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT
FACTORSAble to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch
frequently. Use material handling equipment to push/and or pull up
to 75 pounds and required to lift, push and/or pull up to 25
pounds. Requires manual dexterity. Must use standard precautions
due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids, chemical,
electrical and biological hazards. Ability to distinguish colors
and to take direction and assimilate instructions quickly. Requires
use of personal computer, printers, copiers, telephone, fax and
department specific equipment.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Keywords: Sonora Quest, Catalina Foothills , Medical Lab Scientist I/Medical Lab Technician I - Cancer Center, Healthcare , Tucson, Arizona
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