Assistant - Clinical Lab

75 HonorHealth Medical Group; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

HonorHealth Medical Group in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a PRN Laboratory Technician with phlebotomy duties to join our LAB Microbiology team.

Responsibilities include retrieving specimens, preparing samples for analysis, instrument verification, maintaining inventory, assisting in training staff and following hospital policies. This role offers flexible day/night hours and a supportive team focused on accuracy and patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2–5 years phlebotomy/CLA experience preferred.
• AMT COLT Certification or equivalent preferred or required for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves specimens from pneumatic tube system and initiates processing.
• Prepares samples for analysis by manual or automated methods.
• Distributes to work areas and loads specimens on designated instruments.
• Performs department specific duties to assist tech (e.g. blood bank, micro).
• Prepares specimens for reference testing including requisition, packaging, storage, and courier notification.
• Performs instrument verification, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Answers telephone and follows through with requests.
• Maintains inventory and stock supplies.
• Reviews laboratory policies and procedures.
• Assists in training new staff and students.
• Performs phlebotomy as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification/licensing in medical laboratory technology

Job description

Primary City/State: Medical Office Building - 20745 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Category: Laboratory Services Shift: Day Department: LAB Microbiology Note: This is a PRN position, can be any hours and any day/night 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: JOB SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

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