Medical Lab Technician / Medical Lab Scientist

Sonora Quest Laboratories; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories is seeking a Laboratory Generalist in Phoenix, AZ. The role conducts waived and non-waived tests under supervision, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while supporting regulatory compliance and quality controls.

The position may involve specimen collection, receipt, and processing within the lab. Ideal candidates will have formal training or degrees per CLIA regulations, phlebotomy competency where required, and strong organizational and communication skills to thrive in

Qualifications

• Requires formal laboratory training or degree as defined by CLIA regulations.
• Competency in phlebotomy may be required in applicable departments.
• Demonstrated ability to follow established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived and non-waived tests with supervision.
• Assists with compliance to accrediting and regulatory requirements (CLIA, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA).
• Collects, receipts, and processes biological specimens into the laboratory.

Skills

Maturity & responsibility

Reading skills

Writing skills

Math skills

Oral & written communication

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in laboratory science

Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological science

Equivalent laboratory training per CLIA 42CFR493.1489

US military medical laboratory training (where 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.

Primary City/State
Phoenix, Arizona
Department Name
General Lab-PM's-Ref Lab
Work Shift
Night
Job Category
Lab
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.
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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