Medical Tech
Oro Valley Hospital
- Oro Valley, AZ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Competitive Pay + Shift Differentials
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Matching 401(k)
- Clinical Ladder Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Rewards and recognition programs
- Additional perks and discounts
- Performs moderate and high complexity laboratory tests accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely reporting of results with appropriate documentation.
- Adheres to quality control procedures by performing required checks, analyzing data, troubleshooting out-of-range results, and taking corrective actions as necessary.
- Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly instrument function checks and preventative maintenance according to laboratory policies and procedures.
- Troubleshoots instrument malfunctions, attempting corrective actions or notifying the appropriate personnel or manufacturer as needed.
- Ensures all laboratory procedures comply with safety regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to the Laboratory Safety Plan.
- Communicates effectively with peers, supervisors, and other healthcare staff, providing timely updates on unusual patient results, instrument malfunctions, and quality control issues.
- Assists with proficiency testing and data collection required for laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance.
- Collects chain-of-custody urine drug screens and performs phlebotomy duties as required to support patient care needs.
- Collaborates with team members to ensure shift duties and department responsibilities are completed efficiently and accurately.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or, Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science required or
- Passing score on the Clinical Laboratory Technology Proficiency examination approved by HHS (HEW) required
- 0-2 years of acute care experience required
- Strong understanding of laboratory procedures, quality control protocols, and safety regulations.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with laboratory instruments.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet testing deadlines.
- Proficient in using laboratory information systems and maintaining accurate records.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with healthcare staff.
- Knowledge of population-specific competencies for all relevant patient demographics.
- ASCP - Medical Technologist required or
- Medical Laboratory Technologist (AMT) required or
- Medical Laboratory Technologist (AAB) required