Medical Laboratory Scientist | Blood Bank

Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 64.00 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 = $30.67
Mid = $38.34
Max = $46.01

The Medical Laboratory Scientist 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.

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree OR Associate's Degree with MLS Certification

Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; or if the Bachelor's degree is in something not readily identifiable as a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, the applicant must have at least: 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination.

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.

Bring Kindness | Achieve Together | Aspire For Better | Do The Right Thing | Lead With Optimism |

Physical Requirements and working conditions for this position will be provided to you up on interview.