Medical Lab Scientist

Sonora Quest Laboratories / Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking skilled laboratorians to join a busy clinical lab on all shifts. The role involves high-level technical testing, compliance with CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA, and potential specimen collection and processing.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or medical technology, and certification; preferred MLS/MT or equivalent credentials. Foreign credential review may be required for some candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology or equivalent.
• Foreign educated candidates must provide credential evaluation from IERF for review.
• Certification required for many specialty disciplines or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-level technical testing and analyze clinical relevance.
• Assist with department compliance with CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA.
• May collect, receipt, and process biological specimens when needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy competency

Medical terminology

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology

Credential evaluation (IERF)

Tools

MLS/MT certification

Job description

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Work Shift:

Varied

Job Category:

Lab

We have generalist positions available on all shifts working in our busy, high volume clinical lab. We are seeking skilled laboratorians to be a part of our patient focused diagnostic care and help us to ensure we are providing the best possible diagnostic patient results as efficiently as possible. 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.

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

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.