Medical Technologist Salary in Scottsdale, AZ

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to become part of a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you use your laboratory skills while continuing to learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity. NeoGenomics has an opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, who wants to continue to learn and grow to join our team. Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics: NeoGenomics Laboratories is comprised of an international team of professionals in developing and delivering high level laboratory diagnostic and clinical trial services with a focus in cancer. It is the common purpose of all NeoGenomics employees to save lives by improving patient CARE through Communication, Accuracy, Reliability, and Efficiency. Our staff physicians, scientists, laboratory professionals, client services representatives, and sales people team up with our clients. Together, we work to solve the medical, scientific, and logistical challenges of making precise diagnoses, aiding in bringing new therapies to market and finding the unusual hallmarks of each patient’s disease that point the way to proper treatment. As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission and together we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory. Position Summary:As a Clinical Laboratory Technologist I Wet Lab you will work under general supervision and you will be responsible for accurately performing highly complex laboratory testing procedures. You will determine acceptability of specimens for testing, prepare clinical specimens and identify specimen related problems. You will also analyze specimens, review and release test results. You will have the means to prepare stock solutions, reagents and cocktails used in the laboratory. You will then test these based on standard criteria and document all observations. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited too; Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specificationsDemonstrates initiative in making suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity and provides consistent feedbackMaintains laboratory in a clean, functional state, as well as cleaning, performing or scheduling equipment and instrument maintenance/calibration/certification, as requiredParticipates in continuing educationEducation:A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences with the addition of at least one year of laboratory experience/training/training course is requiredA Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology is preferredExperience:Level I: 1+ years of clinical reference laboratory work in Cytogenetics strongly preferredQualification Requirements:Nationally: Medical Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist ASCP certificationFlorida: Current state license to perform laboratory testing = Medical Laboratory ProfessionalKnowledge of laboratory techniquesPossesses appropriate computer skills to accomplish tasksAbility to communicate effectivelyGood interpersonal skills and attention to detailMotivated to work independently and within a team environmentWilling to work in a biohazard environment and follow safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety ManualGood visual acuity including color perception required for certain departmentsAbility to lift up to 50 pounds PI239179109

Description Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for participating or leading teams on enterprise-wide initiatives to completion to meet organization goals. This position is responsible for the development/optimization of performance and promoting process changes for the Reference Laboratory and Transfusion Service labs. This position supports, directs, plans, and coordinates using various assessment, audit, mapping tools, to provide expertise for the standardization of processes and procedures. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare presentations for senior leadership to provide project justification, status updates, value-add, gap analysis, risk analysis/mitigation or failure modes or effect analysis and sustainability indicators. Utilize and develop technical expertise as a Subject Matter Expert to improve and enhance operational processes across the enterprise. Participate in identifying and evaluating new products, devices, and methodologies to improve efficiency and harmonize functional processes across the enterprise. Serve as a Reference and Transfusion Service liaison as a network resource for other departments and divisions, as well as a Vitalant liaison with vendors. Participate in cost benefit analysis and resource management on an enterprise scale for project planning purposes. Provides input to management for strategic planning in order to meet changes in technology and services. Collaborates on the development and reviews the laboratory standard operating procedures to ensure accordance with regulatory standards. Works with the QRMA staff and appropriate management to ensure regulatory requirements are met. Participates in or leads laboratory projects across multiple operating units. This includes initial evaluation, cost benefit analysis/financial impact, resources management, implementation, and outcome review for short- and long-term projects. Remains abreast of changes and developments in the blood banking industry. Establishes and maintains a network of professional relationships. Develop software/functionality requirements in collaboration with RLTS field users of multiple software systems, which includes the development, validation and completion of various templates and software process flows for new testing requirements and new report requirements for data review. Serves as the customer liaison to help coordinate activities required for interface testing such as billing, test results, instruments, and future projects as they arise within Vitalant operations. Together with BECS, IT and Quality/Regulatory, prepares business cases for new software requests, enhancements, and new operational processes under consideration. Lead the RLTS Change Management process together with BECS, IT, Quality/Regulatory for software correction/fixes and future enhancements. Facilitate, track, and monitor these operational changes/decisions for operational impact to testing, technical, policy, procedures, training, and supplies. Requirements Knowledge/ Education Bachelor's degree required. Must satisfy CLIA requirements for High Complexity Testing required. Knowledge of operations management processes including planning, organizing, and implementation required. Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations that affect business operations required. Knowledge of all aspects of Blood Bank Technology to include areas of transfusion medicine, immunohematology, blood group genetics, management regulations, and standards required. Licenses/ Certifications Medical Technologist (MT) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) certification required; Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) preferred. Experience Five years of experience in Reference and Transfusion Service Lab testing required. Skills/Abilities Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities. Must be able to maintain confidentiality. Must have analytical, statistical, personal organization, and problem-solving skills. Able to organize, prioritize, and execute a variable workload and multiple priorities. Effective oral and written business communication skills. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management and provide consistently high levels of customer service. Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Must have proficient computer skills. Ability to travel (15+%).