Medical Lab Technician I

Sonora Quest Laboratories / Laboratory Sciences of Arizona

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 52,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories is one of Arizona's leading diagnostic labs located in Phoenix. The Microbiology-BUMCP department seeks a contributor who can perform waived and non-waived tests with CLIA compliance, assist with regulatory standards, and help manage specimen collection and processing.

The role emphasizes accuracy, patient care, and teamwork in a high-demand healthcare setting, with day shifts and potential for career growth within the organization.

Qualifications

Reading, writing and math abilities required.
Excellent oral and written communication expected.
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Perform waived and non-waived tests as defined by CLIA '88.
Assist with department compliance with regulatory requirements.
May be responsible for collection, receipt and processing of specimens.

Skills

Reading & writing

Oral communication

Detail oriented

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Phlebotomy competency

Education

MLT certification

Credential evaluation (IERF)

Job description

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Microbiology-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 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.

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

Applicant must meet one of the following criteria to qualify:
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.

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