Medical Lab Technician

Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona seeks a laboratory technician to perform waived and non-waived tests with supervision in a fast-paced hospital-like lab. The role supports regulatory compliance and may involve specimen collection, receipt, and processing within the General Lab-Days-Ref Lab in Phoenix.

The candidate should hold an associate or bachelor degree in a lab science or have CLIA credentialing equivalence; U.S. military training credentials are considered.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or BSc in lab science or equivalent
• CLIA 42CFR493.1489/1491 equivalence qualifies
• US military lab training may apply
• Foreign credential evaluation may be required in some cases

Responsibilities

• Performs waived and non-waived tests with supervision.
• Assist with department compliance to accrediting/regulatory standards (e.g., CLIA, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA).
• May collect, receive, and process biological specimens into the lab.

Skills

Maturity & responsibility

Reading/writing/math

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Follow directions

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in lab science or MLT

Bachelor’s degree in chemical/biological science

CLIA 42CFR493.1489/1491 training equivalence

US military medical lab training (if applicable)

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Primary City/State

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name

General Lab-Days-Ref Lab

Work Shift

Day

Job Category

Lab

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

• Applicant must meet one of the following criteria to qualify:
  • Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or
  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science (transcripts will be reviewed to determine eligibility).
  • Equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489, or
  • Meet other criteria defined in 42CFR493.1489 or 42CFR493.1491 (including US military medical laboratory procedures training courses)
• 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 and translated diploma.
• Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy in departments where applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• MLT 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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