Clinical Lab Assistant I

Sonora Quest Laboratories; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking a Lab Assistant to support technical staff. The role may involve the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens, preparing samples for testing, and performing waived or limited moderate complexity tests when certified.

You will work under department leadership and follow established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. This position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, phlebotomy/CLA certification, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; must be 18+ if performing phlebotomy.
• Progression through career ladder II-IV subject to requirements.
• Fingerprinting may be required; ability to obtain certification.
• Valid state driver's license may be required depending on location.
• Phlebotomy/CLA certification as defined by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist technical lab staff and may collect, receipt, and process specimens into the department.
• Prepare samples for analytical testing and perform waived or limited moderate complexity testing if qualified.
• Follow established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy/CLA certification

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.

Primary City/State

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name

General Lab-Even-Ref Lab

Work Shift

Evening

Job Category

Lab

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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