Clinical Lab Assistant

Sonora Quest Laboratories; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories is seeking a Lab Assistant in the Lab-BUMCP department in Phoenix, AZ. This role assists technical staff with specimen collection, receipt, and processing, and may perform waived or limited moderate complexity testing under CLIA oversight.

In addition to following policies and safety protocols, you will handle specimens, maintain accuracy, and support patient care in a fast-paced diagnostic lab environment. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 18+ if performing phlebotomy
• Phlebotomy/CLA certification as defined by state regulations
• DHS Fingerprinting Certification may be required
• Dependent on location, valid state driver’s license and eligibility for company auto insurance

Responsibilities

• Assist technical lab staff with collection, receipt and processing of specimens.
• Prepare samples for analytical testing and assist with waived or limited moderate complexity testing as approved by CLIA Director.
• Follow established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements; maintain safety and quality standards.

Skills

Reading and writing

Math abilities

Communication

Detail oriented

Computer skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy/CLA certification

DHS Fingerprinting Certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Primary City/State

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name

Lab-BUMCP

Work Shift

Varied

Job Category

Lab

Join one of Arizona's leading diagnostic labs at Sonora Quest, where your work directly supports life-saving medical testing and patient care. Whether you're beginning your lab career or bringing experience to the table, this role offers hands-on impact and career growth in a high-demand healthcare setting. Come do great work on behalf of better health!

Position Summary

This position assists technical lab staff and may be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the department, preparation of samples for analytical testing, and may perform waived and/or limited moderate complexity testing if CLIA minimum requirements are met or as approved by the CLIA Medical Director. This position reports to department leadership and takes direction from higher-level technical personnel.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS

Able to stand, walk, bend, swat, reach and stretch frequently. Use material handling equipment to push and/or pull up to 75 pounds and required to lift, push and/or pull up to 25 pounds. Requires manual dexterity. Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids, chemical, electrical and biological hazards. Ability to distinguish colors and to take direction and assimilate instructions quickly. Requires use of computer, printers, copiers, telephone, fax and department specific equipment.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must exhibit personal maturity and responsibility.
• Excellent reading, writing and math abilities.
• Communicates effectively in oral and written formats sufficient to demonstrate comprehension.
• Ability to perform detailed work; work with frequent interruptions, multi-task, problem solve and memorization.
• Ability to take direction and assimilate instructions quickly.
• Detail oriented and exceptional organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must exhibit skills in exceptional customer service, good performance review and passing on-site competency evaluation and /or assessment as defined by the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and must be 18 years or older if performing phlebotomy.
• Progression through career ladder II-IV is subject to completion of career ladder requirements.
• Position may require DHS Fingerprinting Certification or the ability to obtain fingerprint certification.
• Dependent on department/location, candidate must possess a valid state driver's license in the state of employment and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
• Phlebotomy/CLA certification as defined by state regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous clinical laboratory experience.
• Successful completion of a laboratory assistant program.
• Basic knowledge of specimen requirements and handling.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Additional related education and/or experience.

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