• Medical Laboratory Scientist

    Dignity Health (Chandler, AZ)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

     

    As our Medical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.

     

    Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.

     

    To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.

     

    + Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting

    + Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits

    + Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair

    + Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters

    + Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders

    + Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology

    We offer the following benefits:

    Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

     

    Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

     

    Flexible spending accounts

     

    Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft

     

    Adoption Assistance

     

    Paid Time Off (PTO)

     

    Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

     

    Pension Plan

     

    Matching Retirement Programs

    Job Requirements

    Minimum

     

    Bachelors degree in a chemical physical biological or a clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution

     

    ASCP eligible

     

    Preferred

     

    Registered Med Tech

     

    Where You'll Work

     

    Located in the Phoenix, Ariz., suburb of Chandler, the Chandler Regional Medical Center is a 429-bed, not-for-profit hospital with more than 2,600 team members and almost 1,000 doctors on staff representing all major specialties. Chandler Regional joined the Dignity Health system in 1999, but has been part of the community for more than 50 years. The hospital includes a Level I Trauma Center, a Heart and Vascular Center, a Wound Healing Center, a Family Birth Center and many additional services. Dignity Health Chandler Regional, Mercy Gilbert, and Arizona General Hospital Mesa awarded $422,000 in grants to support five community projects led by 15 local organizations. Since 1991, Dignity Health's Community Health Improvement Grants program has provided $91 million to nearly 3,800 health projects, focusing on vulnerable and underserved populations.

    Pay Range

    $30.91 - $45.98 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.