MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Shift: DAY (VARIED) Shift Hours: 8HOUR Hours Per Pay Period: 80 Facility: ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL & MED CTRJob Description: St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center has been a symbol of quality healthcare in the Valley of the Sun for more than 111 years and has been voted a "Best Place to Work in the Valley" for two years in a row. This 536-bed "teaching" hospital, in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, is home to Barrow Neurological Institute, one of the nation's top 10 neuroscience centers, and the Children's Health Center, which offers comprehensive pediatric services. Our Trauma Center is Arizona's only Level 1 center verified by the American College of Surgeons and our nine critical care units serve more than 50,000 patients a year. The hospital also offers high-risk obstetrical and neonatal intensive care as well as adult and cardiovascular care programs. St. Joseph's is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare, while helping the underserved through clinics, community grants and outreach programs. Come grow with us as we expand our capacity to provide exceptional patient care as we open a 144-bed patient care tower in the Spring of 2006.The Clinical Laboratory at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a full service provider for the patients and staff of the hospital and to the Phoenix community. State of the art technology, highly qualified experienced personnel, and educational opportunity make working at St. Joseph's a true career choice for laboratory professionals.REQUIREMENTS
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent as within CLIA for high complexity testing

* MT (ASCP) or CLS (NCA) or equivalent as defined within CLIAFollows procedures and performs clinical testing within regulatory guidelines.Performs routine and specialized laboratory testing procedures. Performs testing and evaluates results on various quality control material. Identifies, labels and tracks specimens, enters test orders and test results, and obtains patient and test information using various computer programs. Evaluates and releases test results. Monitors changes in work area to ensure timely release of results and laboratory information. Processes specimens for analysis. Performs testing on proficiency material from various sources following CAP guidelines. Monitors reagents & supplies inventories and assists in ordering and stocking. Performs routine maintenance on various equipment and instruments in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and maintains records of such maintenance. Interacts with internal/external customers. Evaluates new test methodologies and instrumentation. Writes and/or modifies technical procedures. Performs technical training of new personnel/students. Assumes responsibilities of Laboratory Supervisor as requested.Job Requirements
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