Medical Lab Technologist

 This is a full time night shift position for a qualified MLS (MT) / MLT at Oro Valley Hospital.

This is a Generalist position covering blood bank, hematology and clinical chemistry. ASCP or equivalent is preferred. Cerner knowledge is a plus.

Position Summary: Performs moderate and high complexity tests in the hospital 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 per departmental policy.  Assists customers with information regarding laboratory testing in a pleasant and professional manner.  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.

Oro Valley Hospital (OVH) is a 146-bed hospital that also has one urgent care facility, a freestanding emergency center and large physician group.  With these varied access points, you have your choice of settings in which to work.  Oro Valley Hospital’s culture centers around providing safe, quality care to patients, but also to fostering a work environment based on teamwork, commitment to a shared goal and recognizing employees for all they do to care for our patients. Often described as a “family,” the staff at OVH take pride in doing the best they can to care for their community.  OVH 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.