Medical Lab Scientist

Sonora Quest Laboratories / Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories in Phoenix, Arizona seeks a skilled laboratory professional for the Lab-BUMCP department. This role supports specimen processing, testing operations, and compliance with CLIA, CAP, JCAHO, OSHA standards.

You will work in a day shift, applying technical knowledge to complex testing, assist with collection and receipt of specimens, and uphold accuracy, safety, and quality across the lab workflow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology and appropriate certification as required.
• Active certification maintenance if working in Nevada or California.
• Foreign credential evaluation may be required for review.
• Phlebotomy competency in applicable departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with department compliance with CLIA '88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA.
• Collect, receipt and processing of biological specimens into the laboratory.
• Perform testing and handle specimens according to approved policies and procedures.
• Support accurate documentation and on-site competency assessments.

Skills

Phlebotomy competency

Attention to detail

Customer service

Oral and written communication

Basic computer skills

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology

Job description

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Lab-BUMCP

Work Shift:

Day

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 is responsible for a high level of technical knowledge and application of that knowledge to department testing, clinical relevance, and complex problem-solving skills. This position serves as a department resource and is responsible for assisting with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agency and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA '88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA). 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS

Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, 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 personal 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

• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology, OR

• Individuals working in the state of Nevada or California are required to maintain their certification throughout their time in position.

• Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation) or other nationally recognized credentialing agency for review to determine eligibility.

• For certain specialty disciplines ONLY (Toxicology, HLA, HCTT, etc.) where no certification is available from a certifying agency, a bachelor's degree with one year of experience in that discipline is required.

• Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy in departments where applicable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MLS/MT or categorical certification (ASCP, AMT, HEW, AAB).

• Basic knowledge of specimen requirements and knowledge of medical terminology.

• Previous experience with phlebotomy and processing.

• Additional related education and/or experience

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