• Medical Lab Scientist I

    Sonora Quest (Payson, AZ)


    Primary City/State:

    Payson, Arizona

    Department Name:

    Lab-Payson

    Work Shift:

    Day

    Job Category:

    Lab

    **Banner Payson Medical Center in Payson, AZ** has a fantastic opportunity for a **Medical/Clinical Lab Scientist** for a fulltime position. This position will work days, but may help support various shifts as needed. Make a positive impact in your local community doing good work on behalf of better health.

     

    _Find your Voice, Passion, & Purpose_

     

    We are proud to offer new base pay rates starting at $31.08 per hour!

    POSITION SUMMARY

    This 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). May be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the laboratory.

     

    _Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards._

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    + Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology, **OR**

    + Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science (transcripts may be reviewed to determine eligibility) AND certification (MLS or categorical).

    + Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation) or other nationally recognized credentialing agency for review to determine eligibility.

    + For certain specialty disciplines ONLY (Toxicology, HLA, HCTT, etc.) where no certification is available from a certifying agency, a bachelor’s degree with one year of experience in that discipline is required.

    + Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy in departments where applicable.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    + MLS/MT or categorical certification (ASCP, AMT, HEW, AAB).

    + Basic knowledge of specimen requirements and knowledge of medical terminology.

    + Previous experience with phlebotomy and processing.

    + Additional related education and/or experience

    EEO Statement:

    EEO/Disabled/Veterans (https://www.bannerhealth.com/careers/eeo)

     

    Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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    Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.

     

    EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

     

    Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

     

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