Entry-Level Medical Lab Tech: Impactful Diagnostics & Growth

Sonora Quest Laboratories / Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform waived and non-waived tests under CLIA guidelines with supervision. You’ll assist with compliance and may be responsible for collection and processing of specimens into the lab.

The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task in a high-demand diagnostic setting, supporting life-saving medical testing and patient care.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• This position performs waived and non‑waived tests as defined by CLIA ‘88 in an accurate and timely manner with supervision.
• Assists with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA).
• Personnel report to department supervisor.
• May be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the laboratory.
• Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

Skills

Personal maturity

Reading

Writing

Math abilities

Oral and written communication

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Education

MLT certification (ASCP/AMT/HEW/AAB)

Phlebotomy competency (demonstrated)

Job description

Sonora Quest Laboratories in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform waived and non-waived tests under CLIA guidelines with supervision. You’ll assist with compliance and may be responsible for collection and processing of specimens into the lab.

The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task in a high-demand diagnostic setting, supporting life-saving medical testing and patient care.