Medical Laboratory Scientist

Where You’ll Work

Are you ready to join a healthcare family where your values align with ours? At Dignity Health – Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC), now a proud part of CommonSpirit Health, a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider, our core mission guides every decision and every interaction.

Here, you'll discover more than just a job; you'll find rewarding career opportunities across a comprehensive network of inpatient and outpatient services. From a vibrant community hospital, YRMC has grown into a leading regional healthcare system.

Today, that means you could be making an impact at:

• Two state-of-the-art acute care hospitals
• A robust network of primary and specialty care clinics
• Modern outpatient health and wellness services
• Acclaimed cardiac diagnostic centers
• Advanced outpatient medical imaging facilities

Elevate your career without sacrificing your quality of life. As you grow with YRMC, you'll find the Prescott area isn't just a place to work – it's an inspiring community designed for living, thriving, and embracing the outdoors. Imagine a charming blend of bygone appeal and modern amenities, coupled with four distinct seasons and nearly year-round sunshine perfect for every adventure.

Say hello to a relaxed lifestyle that empowers you to prioritize both your professional growth and family time. YRMC extends this inviting spirit within our walls, fostering a strong sense of family, and belonging among our team members.

Come experience the exceptional quality of life that YRMC and Prescott offer. Work at the heart of #hellohumankindness and discover where your career and well-being truly connect.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Technologist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.

Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You will be expected to analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.

• Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens, adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turnaround-time limits
• Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting procedures, including contacting the instrument vendor for assistance or repair
• Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned and reviews results with laboratory clinical leaders
• Assists in the evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology

We are offering $10k relocation assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements. 

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA

Preferred

• International Medical Laboratory Scientist, or
• Blood Banking, or
• Chemistry - ASCP, or
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or
• Clinical Laboratory Technologist, or
• Technologist in Molecular Biology, or
• Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist,  or
• Medical Technologist AAB, or
• Technologist in Microbiology, or
• Medical Technologist AMT, or
• Specialist in Hematology, or
• Specialist in Microbiobiology, or
• Med Technologist - ASCP, or
• Histotechnologist