Carondelet St. Mary�s Hospital (located at 1601 W. St. Mary�s Road, Tucson, AZ 85745) is recognized as a destination hospital for the most modern and minimally-invasive heart and vascular surgery, advanced stroke care, unique and personalized cancer treatment, and emergency care. Established in 1880, St. Mary�s Hospital is Southern Arizona�s longest continually operating hospital. It is home to the Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute and The Carondelet Breast Center and is recognized as a destination hospital for the most modern and minimally invasive heart and vascular surgery, advanced stroke and emergency care. St. Mary�s offers every patient individualized care, personal attention by compassionate caregivers and some of the finest physicians and surgeons available.

When you join Carondelet�s Community Built on Care, our family of nurses, doctors, staff and healthcare specialists are dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care for all the families of Southern Arizona and the surrounding communities. We�ve been caring for you and your loved ones for more than 135 years � right here, in this great community of ours. So this is our home too. Caring, nurturing and helping heal friends, loved ones and neighbors of Southern Arizona is our passion, and we�re honored to have the opportunity to serve you. From emergency services and heart care to orthopedics, advanced stroke treatment and more, we�re focused on providing you with expert care combined with a healthy dose of attentiveness and kindness. Carondelet Health Network. A community built on care.

POSITION SUMMARY

Maintain technical and quality assurance standards and procedures for the Clinical Laboratory. Under the supervision of a Technical Supervisor, Laboratory Specialist, Senior Medical Technologist, and/or Medical Technologist performs qualitative and quantitative analyses in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, and Microbiology to obtain data used by pathologists and physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Provide quality customer service through ongoing interface and frequent communication with patients, physicians, hospital staff and management. Support efforts to implement change and foster teambuilding. Understand and contribute to the vision, mission, and goals of the Clinical Laboratory. Monitor daily staffing issues and workflow. Maintain technical and quality assurance standards and procedures for department.

POSITION DUTIES

Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, and/or Microbiology to obtain data used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Provide complete, appropriate, and accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory and specific environment.

Analyze test results and relate them to the patient�s normal physical state, as well as to the presence of disease or other conditions that may be indicated.

Assist with the cleanliness of the Clinical Laboratory.

Ensure the quality and flow of work through Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Microbiology and/or Blood Bank by performing quality control checks, adhering to schedules, and keeping work area stocked and equipment in safe operating condition.

Check that the barcode does not obscure patient name on specimen and identities on both labels match.

Run Quality Control as needed and enter data into the computer with appropriate QC Modifiers.

Accurately identify specimen results as they are obtained from instruments and enter, with comments, into the computer in a timely manner.

Notify Charge Person, Laboratory Specialist, Technical Supervisor, and/or Manager of unusual QC or patient results.

Complete work in accordance to CLIA/CAP/Joint Commission standards.

Use time management and flexibility in organizing and prioritizing workload to provide optimal service to the department and the network.

Follow established policy and procedures as directed.

Level 2 � Proficient (in addition to above duties)

Assist in orientation and training of staff new to the department.

Enter data into information systems used within the department. Retrieve statistical data and information.

Level 3 � Subject Matter Expert (in addition to above duties)

Assist with department procedures and administration.

Lead and support in revising policies and procedures.

Participate in quality improvement measures within the department.

EDUCATION
Required: Associates degree (AA) in chemistry, biological science, medical technology or related field, including internship in an accredited program.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Required: ASCP Registered or equivalent (HEW, AMT, NCA) that meets CLIA requirements for the position. Candidate must have a registry for MLT.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred: One year hospital related experience.

Knowledge
Required: Regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Preferred: Continuous Quality Improvement Process related health care standards and practices.

Technology
Required: Basic computer skills, personal computer applications, and awareness of current use of technology in related field.

Other
Required: Must be able to work variable shifts, weekends and/or holidays as required; must be able to respond to emergencies and call backs. Must be able to transport self.

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