What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Lab Scientist Lead position at AABB?
Details
Posted: 14-Mar-25
Location: Yuma, Arizona
Internal Number: 28936731
Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 80.00 Hours Every Two Weeks
Shift: Varied
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Location: Yuma Regional Medical Ctr
Listed is the base hiring salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to skills and experience. The salary range listed is just one component of the total rewards/compensation package offered to candidates.
Min = $33.74
Mid = $42.17
Max = $50.61
Summary
In addition to the job duties assigned the Medical Lab Scientist, the Lead is responsible for participating in the hiring, scheduling, training and collaboration of the laboratory team with other areas of the department and hospital. Promotes an environment that is open and collaborative while keeping the team focused on a common goal. The Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead provides comprehensive laboratory testing for patients. The position consists of ensuring the patient's laboratory results are accurate, timely and with quality. The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs quantitative, qualitative and subjective lab procedures by manual and automated methods for inpatient and outpatients in all disciplines of the lab i.e. Microbiology, Serology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Hematology, Blood bank, and phlebotomy as needed.
Responsibilities
Analyzes patient, control and proficiency testing specimens and records results in a timely manner according to laboratory policy.
Reviews and correlates results of laboratory tests to each other and with the patient's condition, recognizing abnormal results and critical/alert values. Verifies accuracy of results.
Performs daily instrument maintenance, troubleshooting and resolving specimen integrity problems. Calibrates, maintains, operates and troubleshoots instrumentation issues and completes appropriate documentation.
Performs specimen collection and interpretation of patient results and quality control data.
Leads and participates in quality assurance, quality improvement activities, and quality control processes. Accurately prepares, labels and stores reagents, standards, controls and specimens for analysis.
Instructs, orients and mentors students, employees, residents, patients and other health care providers as applicable.
In addition to the job duties of the Medical Laboratory Scientist, the Lead is responsible for participating in the hiring, scheduling, training and collaboration of the laboratory team with other areas of the department and hospital. Fosters an open working environment for easy access to express ideas and concerns. Demonstrates and expects open communications. Promotes an environment that is open and collaborative while keeping the team focused on a common goal. Builds rapport, encourages teamwork, creates an environment where employees may feel empowered. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Credentials
Essential:
Essential:
REQUIRED: 2 years related experience
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Why Yuma Regional Medical Center?
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is located in Yuma, AZ. Our purpose is building a healthier tomorrow. We strive by putting patients first as they are the center of every decision and action we take. YRMC is rooted in the community by living and breathing the dynamic nature of our region. Being committed to progress by constantly and consistently advancing healthcare, creating meaningful experiences and improving the lives of everyone around us.
Our Values
Bring Kindness | Achieve Together | Aspire For Better | Do The Right Thing | Lead With Optimism |
About Yuma, AZ
Named by the Guinness World Records as the Sunniest City on Earth with winters averaging temperatures of 70 degrees, sunny days and cooler nights.
Yuma, Arizona is a place to explore the great outdoors with hiking, jet skiing, boating and off-roading. Don't forget to soak up the sun at the great Colorado River or one of Yuma's many lakes.
Yuma is centrally located in Southwest Arizona, within a short drive to many popular attractions and destinations.
https://www.visityuma.com/
https://www.yumachamber.org/
Bring your skills to one of the sunniest places on earth - Yuma, AZ!
Physical Requirements and working conditions for this position will be provided to you up on interview.
Posted: 14-Mar-25
Location: Yuma, Arizona
Internal Number: 28936731
Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 80.00 Hours Every Two Weeks
Shift: Varied
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Location: Yuma Regional Medical Ctr
Listed is the base hiring salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to skills and experience. The salary range listed is just one component of the total rewards/compensation package offered to candidates.
Min = $33.74
Mid = $42.17
Max = $50.61
Summary
In addition to the job duties assigned the Medical Lab Scientist, the Lead is responsible for participating in the hiring, scheduling, training and collaboration of the laboratory team with other areas of the department and hospital. Promotes an environment that is open and collaborative while keeping the team focused on a common goal. The Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead provides comprehensive laboratory testing for patients. The position consists of ensuring the patient's laboratory results are accurate, timely and with quality. The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs quantitative, qualitative and subjective lab procedures by manual and automated methods for inpatient and outpatients in all disciplines of the lab i.e. Microbiology, Serology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Hematology, Blood bank, and phlebotomy as needed.
Responsibilities
Analyzes patient, control and proficiency testing specimens and records results in a timely manner according to laboratory policy.
Reviews and correlates results of laboratory tests to each other and with the patient's condition, recognizing abnormal results and critical/alert values. Verifies accuracy of results.
Performs daily instrument maintenance, troubleshooting and resolving specimen integrity problems. Calibrates, maintains, operates and troubleshoots instrumentation issues and completes appropriate documentation.
Performs specimen collection and interpretation of patient results and quality control data.
Leads and participates in quality assurance, quality improvement activities, and quality control processes. Accurately prepares, labels and stores reagents, standards, controls and specimens for analysis.
Instructs, orients and mentors students, employees, residents, patients and other health care providers as applicable.
In addition to the job duties of the Medical Laboratory Scientist, the Lead is responsible for participating in the hiring, scheduling, training and collaboration of the laboratory team with other areas of the department and hospital. Fosters an open working environment for easy access to express ideas and concerns. Demonstrates and expects open communications. Promotes an environment that is open and collaborative while keeping the team focused on a common goal. Builds rapport, encourages teamwork, creates an environment where employees may feel empowered. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Credentials
Essential:
- MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST (MLS)
Essential:
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
REQUIRED: 2 years related experience
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Why Yuma Regional Medical Center?
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is located in Yuma, AZ. Our purpose is building a healthier tomorrow. We strive by putting patients first as they are the center of every decision and action we take. YRMC is rooted in the community by living and breathing the dynamic nature of our region. Being committed to progress by constantly and consistently advancing healthcare, creating meaningful experiences and improving the lives of everyone around us.
Our Values
Bring Kindness | Achieve Together | Aspire For Better | Do The Right Thing | Lead With Optimism |
About Yuma, AZ
Named by the Guinness World Records as the Sunniest City on Earth with winters averaging temperatures of 70 degrees, sunny days and cooler nights.
Yuma, Arizona is a place to explore the great outdoors with hiking, jet skiing, boating and off-roading. Don't forget to soak up the sun at the great Colorado River or one of Yuma's many lakes.
Yuma is centrally located in Southwest Arizona, within a short drive to many popular attractions and destinations.
https://www.visityuma.com/
https://www.yumachamber.org/
Bring your skills to one of the sunniest places on earth - Yuma, AZ!
Physical Requirements and working conditions for this position will be provided to you up on interview.
Salary : $34 - $51
