Med Lab Tech

PRN (as needed) night shift laboratory position for MT / MLT at our beautiful new Houghton Hospital. Will fill in open night shifts as needed, some flexibility in scheduling is a plus.

Summary: Performs moderate and high complexity tests in the clinical laboratory, both automated and manual.  Ensures that specimens are appropriate for test methodologies.  Documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.  Assist customers with information regarding laboratory testing in a pleasant and professional manner.  Consistently monitors specimens to ensure that each specimen is appropriate for the test methodology utilized.  Ensures that all tests are performed within turnaround time limits with review of pending logs and stat boards to maintain compliance.   Performs and documents all corrective action taken when systems deviate from laboratory established performance criteria.  Consistently uses critical thinking and problem solving skills to identify and correct issues that may adversely affect test performance or patient results. Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of laboratory medicine is expected.

Opening in early 2022, Northwest Medical Center Houghton is a 52-bed, full-service hospital serving Tucson's east side. With a cath lab, labor and delivery unit, intensive care and neonatal intensive care units, full lab and radiology services and four operating rooms supporting a broad array of specialties, Northwest Medical Center Houghton holds plenty of opportunity for applicants. Whether caring for patients at the bedside or supporting the hospital in a non-clinical role, we're excited to build a team who can really make an impact on our community.  NMC Houghton is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer:  race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.