Clinical Lab Assistant I - Banner Desert (Night Shift)

Sonora Quest Laboratories; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Drug-free work environment

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in Mesa, AZ. The role involves collecting, receiving, and processing specimens, preparing samples for testing, and performing waived or limited moderate complexity testing when authorized.

The position reports to department leadership and follows CLIA and internal procedures. Responsibilities include adhering to quality standards, assisting with inventory, and supporting training and cross-functional tasks, with a focus on accuracy,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 18+ if phlebotomy performed.
• Phlebotomy/CLA certification required per state regulations.
• Fingerprinting certification or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Collect, receive, and process specimens; ensure proper patient and specimen ID.
• Prepare samples for analytical testing and perform waived/moderate tests when allowed.
• Maintain quality, document QC, and assist with inventory and training tasks.
• Communicate professionally with internal/external customers and support staff.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Quality control

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy/CLA certification

DHS Fingerprinting Certification

Job description

Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona. Department Name: Lab-BDMC. Work Shift: Night. Job Category: Lab.

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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

• May process and prepare patient samples as required to include the following:
  • 1) specimen collection, ensuring correct patient and specimen identification and specimen integrity
  • 2) general laboratory specimen processing
  • 3) referral laboratory processing
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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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Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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EEO/Disabled/Veterans Laboratory Sciences of Arizona supports a drug-free work environment.