What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist position at CommonSpirit Health?
Located in the Phoenix Ariz. suburb of Chandler the Chandler Regional Medical Center is a 338-bed not-for-profit hospital with more than 2500 employees and almost 1000 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. During the fiscal year ending June 30 2016 Chandler Regional provided more than $48 million in community benefit. As a result of Dignity Health’s mission to deliver health care and partner with the community nearly 100000 people in the East Valley were reached through community health services. For more information visit: https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/chandlerregional
Responsibilities
As our Clinical Lab Scientist at CRMC you will help solve mysteries as to what’s ailing a patient and get us one step closer to successfully treating that illness or injury. You will perform a variety of technical analyses verify results and assure quality and accuracy of tests under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor(s) Laboratory Manager(s) Laboratory Administrative Director and Laboratory Medical Director (Pathologist). You’ll build trust in all your interactions through your professionalism and work ethic.
Responsibilities
- Two years working in the capacity of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
- Proficient in medical terminology typing math and computer skills
Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Advanced Practice Providers and Faculty Physicians can receive up to $90,000 if full-time and hired within a year of completing their residency or fellowship. Part-time providers can receive up to $45,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelors degree in a chemical physical biological or a clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution. ASCP eligible. On or before April 24 1995 be a high school graduate or equivalent and have either— (i) Graduated from a medical laboratory or clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by ABHES CAHEA or other organization approved by HHS; or (ii) Successfully completed an official U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician)
Preferred:
Preferred: Medical Technologist certification (MT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA) American Medical Technologist (AMT) American Board of Registry (ABOR) or equivalent as defined within Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)
Salary : $18,000
