Medical Lab Technician / Medical Lab Scientist

Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona seeks a night-shift laboratory professional in Phoenix to perform waived and non-waived tests with supervision. You will assist with regulatory compliance across CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, and OSHA, and may handle collection, receipt, and processing of specimens into the lab.

Qualified candidates have an associate or bachelor degree in a lab science, or equivalent CLIA training, with competency in phlebotomy and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must meet CLIA ’88 requirements (qualified as waived or non-waived tests).
• Ability to perform detailed work with accuracy and timeliness.
• Must be able to collect, Receipt, and process specimens as required by the lab.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived and non-waived tests as defined by CLIA ’88 in an accurate and timely manner under supervision.
• Assist with department compliance with CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA.
• Process and receive biological specimens into the laboratory.
• Maintain documentation and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Follow directions

Maturity & responsibility

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in lab science

Bachelor’s degree in chemical/biological science

CLIA 42 CFR equivalence training

Credential eval (IERF) for foreign degrees

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

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.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy