Lead - Laboratory Tech

Overview

Looking to be part of something more meaningful? At HonorHealth, you'll be part of a team, creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients. You'll have opportunities to make a difference. From our Ambassador Movement to our robust training and development programs, you can select where and how you want to make an impact. HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio for our full-time and part-time team members designed to help you and your family live your best lives. Visit honorhealth.com / benefits to learn more. Join us. Let's go beyond expectations and transform healthcare together. HonorHealth is one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The comprehensive network encompasses six acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services and more. With nearly 17,000 team members, 3,700 affiliated providers and close to 2,000 volunteers dedicated to providing high quality care, HonorHealth strives to go beyond the expectations of a traditional healthcare system to improve the health and well-being of communities across Arizona. Learn more at HonorHealth.com.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Performs and monitors a full range of laboratory testing and analysis. Assists with supervision of laboratory operations. Assumes responsibility for problem resolution, quality control, and required equipment maintenance with minimal supervision.

Essential Functions

• Perform laboratory tests in compliance with department procedures and all pertinent regulatory requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Follow quality control, quality assurance, safety, and infection control procedures.
• Perform instrument maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting and maintain appropriate inventory of supplies.
• Assists with supervision of laboratory operations. Performs all delegated functions as defined by leadership.
• Some additional Responsibilities include : Initial review of Daily / Weekly Quality control Initial review of Daily / Weekly Document Review Performs / Assists Technical staff and leadership with Advanced Instrument Maintenance (Monthly, Quarterly, etc.) Performs / Assists Technical staff and leadership with Technical Tasks (Correlations, Carryover Studies, AMR verification, etc.) Performs / Assists Technical staff in training staff. Performs / Assists Technical staff and leadership with assessing competency. Assumes temporary leadership role in absence of supervisor. Assist lab leadership with policy education and writing as required. Assist lab leadership with Staffing / Scheduling as needed.
• Maintain effective communication and working relationships with all laboratory personnel, other disciplines, and external customers.
• Participate in laboratory projects and educational activities.
• Demonstrates and educates laboratory principles and technical skills to others.
• Accurately report test results.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES : Knowledge of laboratory regulations, protocols and procedures. Analytical and critical thinking abilities. Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions Ability to perform laboratory protocols and procedures. Skill in the use of computers and related software applications. Knowledge of safety and infection control standards. Ability to work in a team environment
• The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at HonorHealth

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