Clinical Lab Assistant - Banner Desert (Day Shift)

Banner Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories in Arizona seeks a laboratory support professional to assist with specimen collection, receipt, and processing for analytical testing. The role may involve phlebotomy and basic testing within CLIA playbooks, under supervision, while adhering to regulatory standards.

You will work with department leadership to maintain accuracy, productivity, and quality, contributing to training and documentation updates as needed. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 18+ if performing phlebotomy.
• DHS Fingerprinting Certification or ability to obtain fingerprint certification.
• Valid state driver's license and eligibility for company auto insurance.
• Phlebotomy/CLA certification as defined by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare patient samples including specimen collection and processing.
• Perform quality control, troubleshoot, and report deviations to staff.
• Assist with inventory management and cost reduction initiatives.
• May perform phlebotomy and contribute to training; support department needs.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external customers; participate in staff meetings.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent; 18+ if performing phlebotomy

Job description

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.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. May process and prepare patient samples as required to include the following:
   • specimen collection, ensuring correct patient and specimen identification and specimen integrity
   • general laboratory specimen processing
   • referral laboratory processing
2. Focuses on quality by ensuring that all work performed is accurate, complete and within the time frames defined by the department. Meets department standards for productivity and quality. May perform quality control for testing as directed by technical staff, basic troubleshooting and communicate technical concerns to technical staff. Participates in detecting and documenting occurrences that deviate from defined procedures. Follows established methods and practices and demonstrates basic problem-solving skills with QC, testing and computer issues and maintains acceptable specimen rejection rates, if applicable.
3. Participates in departmental financial responsibilities through the appropriate use of supplies and materials and assists with inventory management. Participates in department initiatives to reduce costs and improve service.
4. Performs miscellaneous support duties as defined by the department, which may include phlebotomy and training. May contribute to the updates of training documents and procedures.
5. Communicates courteously, professionally, effectively, and accurately with internal and external customers. Demonstrates skills for basic computer inquiry and problem solving, and use of communication equipment. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills. Promotes positive communications that enhance teamwork. Attendance and participation at staff meetings.

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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Sonora Quest Laboratories is a proud partner of Banner Health. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions. Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information.

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