Carondelet�s St. Joseph�s Hospital (located at 350 N. Wilmot Rd, Tucson, AZ 85711) provides a full range of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. Established in 1961, St. Joseph�s Hospital is a premiere medical campus serving Tucson and the Southwest. St. Joseph�s is home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center. Here you�ll find one of the region�s most comfortable labor and delivery units as well as high-quality care and customer service in programs such as cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, wound care, stroke, diabetes, emergency medicine and rehabilitation. The 486-bed facility is an accredited Chest Pain Center, has been recognized by the American Heart and Stroke Association with a Get with the Guidelines Award for stroke care, and has nationally-certified Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs.

Why Carondelet�
When you join Carondelet�s Community Built on Care, our family of nurses, doctors, staff and healthcare specialists are dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care for all the families of Southern Arizona and the surrounding communities. We�ve been caring for you and your loved ones for more than 135 years � right here, in this great community of ours. So this is our home too. Caring, nurturing and helping heal friends, loved ones and neighbors of Southern Arizona is our passion, and we�re honored to have the opportunity to serve you. From emergency services and heart care to orthopedics, advanced stroke treatment and more, we�re focused on providing you with expert care combined with a healthy dose of attentiveness and kindness. Carondelet Health Network. A community built on care.

POSITION SUMMARY

Maintains technical and quality assurance standards and procedures for the Clinical Laboratory. Performs qualitative and quantitative analyses in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, and Microbiology to obtain data used by pathologists and physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Assists in the integration, implementation, and monitoring of departmental procedures and processes. Assists in the ordering of supplies and troubleshooting of instrumentation. Assists in tracking problems involving patient care. Assists in in-services for new staff and students. Assists in monitoring of proficiency and competency testing for clinical laboratory. Provides quality customer service through ongoing interface and frequent communication with patients, physicians, hospital staff and management. Assists in efforts to implement change and foster team building. Understands and contributes to the vision/mission and goals of the Clinical Laboratory.

EDUCATION
Required: BS in medical technology or related field, including internship in an accredited program.
Preferred: Additional training in CQI Process related health care standards and practices.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Required: ASCP or equivalent that meets CLIA requirements for position.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required: 3 years related experience.
Preferred: Supervisory or leadership experience

OTHER/S
Skills
Required: Team building, problem solving, critical thinking, coaching and mentoring, and interpersonal communication. Current CPR training.
Preferred: Management skills and training.

Knowledge
Required: Regulatory and accreditation requirements
Preferred: Continuous Quality Improvement Process related health care standards and practices.

Technology
Required: Computer skills, personal computer applications, and awareness of current use of technology in related field

Other
Required: Must be able to work variable shifts, weekends and/or holidays as required; must be able to respond to emergencies and call backs. Must be able to transport self.
Preferred: Change and conflict management.

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