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Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona · 3 days ago

Technical Coordinator (Urinalysis) - Banner Desert (Night Shift)

Mesa, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$33.33/hr - $33.33/hr

2+ years exp

Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona is seeking a Technical Coordinator for their night shift in Mesa, Arizona. This role is responsible for applying technical knowledge to laboratory testing and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while providing operational leadership and workflow oversight.

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Responsibilities

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards

Performs all duties of MLT/MLS duties as defined by the department, at a high level of competency

Responsible for operational leadership and workflow oversight to the section/shift

Integrates comprehensive technical knowledge and clinical relevance into daily activity for the department

Responsible for complex problem solving of technical, computer, interdepartmental and quality issues

Under the direction of the Supervisor and/or Technical Director, responsible for implementation of system technical initiatives in their area of responsibility

Provides onsite supervision (determines schedules, manage day to day workflow and give input into an assessment or disciplinary action) in the absence of section supervisor

Focuses on quality by reviewing records and assuring performance of all quality control and assurance procedures

Ensures that quality control and instrumentation maintenance records are kept and documentation meets standards of accrediting and licensing agencies

Assists the Supervisor, Administrative and Technical Directors, and Technical Specialist, in the implementation of new QC/QA polices and continuous quality improvement programs in accordance with the Quality System

Active in department and LSA/SQL System quality assurance activities

Monitors and ensures compliance with accrediting agency and regulatory requirements for the laboratory

Actively participates in preparation for on-site accrediting process

Monitors, recognizes opportunities for improvement, and participates in improving the financial performance of the department and the SQL/LSA System to decrease costs, increase productivity, and improve service

Monitors inventory and brings related issues forward for prompt resolution

Assists with cost analysis models

Assists with basic personnel oversight including participation in selection, training, developing, and providing coaching under the direction of the Supervisor or appropriate Director

Assists in new employee orientation, training and competency

Provides input for competency and annual assessments for employees in appropriate time frames

Actively involved in implementing and ensuring staff completion of competency program requirements

Self-directed and motivated to seek out opportunities to contribute to projects to help the department

Coordinates and is active in at least two special projects per year within the department or SQL/LSA System, along with other miscellaneous department duties

Serves as a resource communication liaison for on-site and System issues

Provides access to other System resources when appropriate

Works closely with on-site management to integrate the area into other activities on-site

Interacts with co-workers with an emphasis on teamwork and a focus on customer service

Demonstrates preceptor and coaching skills and promotes a constructive environment that encourages learning and development

Demonstrates appropriate verbal and written skills

Qualification

Medical laboratory technologyNonwaived testingLaboratory complianceBachelor's degreeCoaching skillsTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

Associate degree in a medical laboratory technology, medical laboratory science or clinical laboratory science with four (4) years of laboratory training or experience, or both in nonwaived testing, in the designated specialty/sub-specialty area OR Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological science (transcripts will be reviewed to determine eligibility) with two (2) years of laboratory training or experience, or both in nonwaived testing, in the designated specialty/sub-specialty area

Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation) or other nationally recognized credentialing agency for review to determine eligibility

For certain specialty disciplines ONLY (Toxicology, HLA, HCTT, etc.) where no certification is available from a certifying agency, a bachelor's degree with two (2) years of experience in that discipline is required

Bachelor's Degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology, OR Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological science (transcripts may be reviewed to determine eligibility) AND certification (MLS or categorical)

Two (2) years' experience in nonwaived testing in the designated specialty/sub-specialty area

For certain specialty disciplines ONLY (Toxicology, HLA, HCTT, etc.) where no certification is available from a certifying agency, a bachelor's degree with four (4) years of experience in that discipline is required

Preferred

Additional related education and/or experience

Company

Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona

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Sonora Quest Laboratories, a subsidiary of Laboratory Sciences of Arizona, is an Arizona-based joint venture between Banner Health and Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) that makes up one of the nation’s largest integrated laboratory systems.

Founded in 1997

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

1001-5000 employees