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Medical Lab Technologist

Community Health Systems Inc

  • Oro Valley, AZ
  • 10 days ago
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    Skills

    • Acute Careunmatched
    • Clinical Laboratoryunmatched
    • Collections Regulationsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Data Collectionunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Department of Health and Human Servicesunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Healthcare Managementunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Laboratory Techniquesunmatched
    • Laboratory Testingunmatched
    • Medical Equipmentunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Phlebotomyunmatched
    • Physical Chemistryunmatched
    • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Reimbursementunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Staff Trainingunmatched
    • Student Loansunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Test Dataunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

    Description

    Medical Lab Technologist are eligible for up to $20,000 in Student Loan Repayment!

    Why You'll Love Working Here!

    • My Health - Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Programs
    • My Future - PTO and Sick Time, 401(k) with Employer Match, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
    • CHS Pathways - Student Loan Repayment, Educational Support, and Licensure and Certification Reimbursement, Opportunities for career advancement
    • My Advantage - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Pet Insurance
    • Employee Referral Bonus Program, Reward and Recognition Programs and much more!
    • Medical Lab Technologist are eligible for up to $20,000 in Student Loan Repayment!

    Job Summary

    The Medical Technologist I performs routine and specialized moderate and high complexity laboratory tests on blood and body fluid specimens under minimal supervision. This role ensures accurate and reliable test results by adhering to quality control protocols and maintaining laboratory instruments. The Medical Technologist I supports patient care by completing tests efficiently, troubleshooting equipment, and assisting in data collection for regulatory compliance. This position may also include teaching new employees and students and performing phlebotomy duties as needed.

    Schedule: Full-Time

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or, Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science required or
    • Passing score on the Clinical Laboratory Technology Proficiency examination approved by HHS (HEW) required
    • 0-2 years of acute care experience required

    Licenses and Certifications

    • ASCP - Medical Technologist required or
    • Medical Laboratory Technologist (AMT) required or
    • Medical Laboratory Technologist (AAB) required

    Essential Functions

    • Performs moderate and high complexity laboratory tests accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely reporting of results with appropriate documentation.
    • Adheres to quality control procedures by performing required checks, analyzing data, troubleshooting out-of-range results, and taking corrective actions as necessary.
    • Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly instrument function checks and preventative maintenance according to laboratory policies and procedures.
    • Troubleshoots instrument malfunctions, attempting corrective actions or notifying the appropriate personnel or manufacturer as needed.
    • Ensures all laboratory procedures comply with safety regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to the Laboratory Safety Plan.
    • Communicates effectively with peers, supervisors, and other healthcare staff, providing timely updates on unusual patient results, instrument malfunctions, and quality control issues.
    • Assists with proficiency testing and data collection required for laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance.
    • Collects chain-of-custody urine drug screens and performs phlebotomy duties as required to support patient care needs.
    • Collaborates with team members to ensure shift duties and department responsibilities are completed efficiently and accurately.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationOro Valley, AZ
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1985
    Websitehttp://www.chs.net/

    About Company

    Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) 330 HRSA Grantee with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. Established from the roots of Inland Empire Community Health Center in Bloomington, CHSI has grown with community health centers in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These centers have been developed in accordance with standards established for safety net providers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC).

    As such, services are offered to the neediest in each community - the un-insured and under-insured, the working poor, those with limited ability to pay, the homeless, and the indigent. Services are provided at discounted (sliding fee scale) rates for those who qualify based on gross annual income and family size.

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