Assistant - Clinical Lab

HonorHealth; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth in Mesa, AZ is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomy Technician to join the LAB Core Shift. You will assist with specified technical procedures, draw blood, and perform clerical and data-entry tasks to keep the clinical laboratory running smoothly.

The role involves handling specimens, preparing samples for analysis, instrument verification, and supporting training for new staff. Day shifts, rotating weekends and holidays, with a focus on accuracy, safety, and compassionate patient service.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience preferred (2–5 years).
• Customer service and data entry skills.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• AMT Medical Technologist certification or COLT may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with specified technical procedures in Clinical Laboratory.
• Retrieve specimens from pneumatic tube and initiate processing.
• Prepare samples for analysis using manual or automated methods.
• Perform instrument verification, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Support training of staff and students.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Primary City/State: Four Peaks Medical Center - 1301 S Crismon Rd Mesa, AZ 85209

Category: Laboratory Services

Shift: Day

Department: LAB Core Shift

Core Shift Hours: Three 12 hour shifts a week from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm. Rotating Weekends and Holidays.

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting with specified technical procedures in one or more sections of the Clinical Laboratory. Performs a variety of tasks requiring skills in phlebotomy and general office to include customer service, clerical and computer/data entry.
• Retrieves specimens from pneumatic tube system and initiates processing.
• Prepares samples for analysis by manual or automated methods in accordance with instructions in the section procedure manual and defined standards of performance.
• Distributes to work areas and loads specimens on designated instruments where applicable.
• Performs department specific duties to assist tech (i.e. blood bank, micro).
• Prepares specimens to be sent out for reference testing including: completing of requisition, packaging, storage and notification to courier for pickup.
• Performs and documents instrument function verification, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment to ensure proper operation according to section guidelines.
• Answers telephone and follows through with requests.
• Maintains inventory and stock supplies.
• Reviews all laboratory/hospital system policies, procedures and communications.
• Assists in training new staff and students.
• Performs phlebotomy as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED Required

Experience

2 years, to 5 years phlebotomy/CLA experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Medical Technologist (AMT) - Certification, American Certified Office Laboratory Technician (COLT) Required
• Certificate of Completion for Laboratory Assisting program from an accredited school Required
• Certificate of Completion Laboratory Assistant Program Required
• Certificate of Completion of Laboratory Assisting Program Required
• Equivalent certification Required
• No certification required for individuals with 1 to 2 years lab experience Required
• Certified Office Laboratory Technician or equivalent Preferred

Company Culture

We're all in for your career. Expert care from experts who care. At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. Our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness, but behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and unwavering dedication. We’re delivering a healthcare experience that simply feels better through:

• Nine acute-care hospitals
• Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers
• More than 17,000 team members and 4,000 medical staff

Since 1927, we’ve been focused on doing what matters most — caring for people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. From humble beginnings to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, we’re just as driven as we were a century ago. Come join us and go all in for your career.

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