Medical Laboratory Scientist

• Performs laboratory tests in chemistry, hematology, immunology, toxicology, and microbiology to provide health care providers with vital information needed to accurately diagnose patient conditions.
• Performs regular duties of a phlebotomist by drawing blood samples from patients and ensuring accurate labeling, dating, and recording of samples.
• Verifies proper equipment function by performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting, calibrating instrumentation, and documenting equipment condition in order to ensure quality results.
• Assists in the training of new employees to support an effective workforce.
• Regularly reviews lab test results and identifies and communicates abnormal patient results to physicians, nursing staff, or laboratory leadership.
• Maintains, updates, and verifies patient information, laboratory logs, and reports in order to ensure reliable data and test result tracking.
• Reports disciplinary issues, patient or customer complaints, and unsafe conditions to the Laboratory Supervisor or other leadership to ensure resolution.
• Assists in the updating of department policies and procedures.
• Serves in a leadership capacity as needed.
• Performs other job-related activities as requested.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a closely related field of study.
• 1 year Clinical Laboratory experience preferred.
• Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or as an American Medical Technologist (AMT) within 12 months of hire.
• Demonstrates ability to relate to diverse cultures and specifically the Gila River Community and/or other Native American cultures and community health services.

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