Medical Lab Technician

Ghost RX Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GhostRx Inc. is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join the clinical laboratory at Phoenix Indian Medical Center, supporting Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Microbiology, and Transfusion Medicine.

You will work under a Medical Technologist, performing high-complexity testing and reporting results in a fast-paced federal healthcare setting. The ideal candidate has an ASCP MLT, 1+ year of experience, and an approved degree or military training.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Biology or Chemistry with NAACLS MLT program OR 3 years of clinical laboratory experience
• Minimum 1 year of MLT experience; preference for specialty
• Current ASCP MLT certification
• Current ACLS or BLS certification
• Proficiency across major lab areas: chemistry, hematology, coagulation, blood bank, serology, urinalysis, microbiology, molecular testing
• Ability to work Sunday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Ability to complete federal background, fingerprinting, and IHS credentialing
• Immunizations and TB screening; training requirements

Responsibilities

• Perform high-complexity analytical testing procedures under supervision of Medical Technologist
• Collect and process laboratory specimens
• Process and analyze clinical laboratory specimens
• Verify and report laboratory results
• Adhere to The Joint Commission, CAP, CMS standards in Phoenix Area IHS facilities
• Follow accreditation standards for CAH and POC testing

Skills

MLT experience

ASCP MLT certification

ACLS/BLS certification

Laboratory disciplines

Sunday-Thursday schedule

Education

Associate degree in Biology or Chemistry

NAACLS-accredited MLT program

50-week U.S. Military MLT training

Job description

GhostRx Inc., a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join the clinical laboratory at Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC), the flagship hospital of the Indian Health Service (IHS) Phoenix Area. Working under the supervision of a Medical Technologist, you will collect, process, analyze, and report patient specimens across Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Microbiology, and Transfusion Medicine, delivering accurate results that support care for American Indian and Alaska Native patients and communities. This full-time day position works a Sunday through Thursday schedule, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

GhostRx places clinicians at VA, IHS, and other federal healthcare facilities nationwide, with a dedicated credentialing team that handles the federal onboarding process. Phoenix, Arizona offers more than 300 days of sunshine a year, a lower cost of living than most major West Coast metros, abundant hiking, golf, and outdoor recreation, and one of the fastest-growing healthcare job markets in the country.

Qualification and Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Biology or Chemistry AND one of the following: successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Technology program; OR completion of a 50-week U.S. Military MLT training program; OR three (3) years of clinical laboratory experience or equivalent
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, with preference for experience in the respective specialty
• Current ASCP certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT(ASCP))
• Current ACLS or BLS certification, or equivalent
• Proficiency in the major areas of the clinical laboratory: clinical chemistry, hematology, coagulation, blood bank, serology, urinalysis, microbiology, and molecular testing
• Ability to work a Sunday through Thursday day schedule, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Ability to successfully complete a federal background investigation, fingerprinting, and IHS credentialing package, including primary-source verification of education and certification
• Documented immunizations and TB screening; annual privacy, information security, and bloodborne pathogen training required

Responsibilities

• Perform high-complexity analytical testing procedures under the supervision of a Medical Technologist within Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Microbiology, and Transfusion Medicine
• Collect and process laboratory specimens
• Process and analyze clinical laboratory specimens
• Verify and report laboratory results
• Provide consistent performance of patient care processes according to the standards of The Joint Commission (TJC), CAP, and/or CMS, which accredit Phoenix Area Indian Health Service hospitals and health centers
• Follow applicable accreditation standards, including the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Critical Access Hospitals and the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Laboratory and Point-of-Care Testing