Medical Lab Technician/Scientist

Sonora Quest Laboratories / Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Laboratory professional to support high-level testing, assist with specimen collection and processing, and ensure compliance with CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP and OSHA standards. This day-shift role requires attention to detail and strong communication in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The position offers opportunities for growth within a leading diagnostic lab that directly contributes to patient care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology or in chemical/biological science with certification.
• Must maintain certification if working in Nevada or California.
• Foreign educated candidates must provide credential evaluation for review.

Responsibilities

• Assist with department testing and apply knowledge to clinical relevance and complex problems.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA and accreditation requirements.
• May be responsible for collection, receipt and processing of specimens into the laboratory.
• Perform all functions according to established policies and standards.

Skills

Reading and writing

Oral communication

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelors in medical laboratory science

Bachelors in chemical or biological science with certification

Job description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: Lab-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 is responsible for a high level of technical knowledge and application of that knowledge to department testing, clinical relevance, and complex problem‑solving skills. This position serves as a department resource and is responsible for assisting with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agency and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA). 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.

SHIFT

8 hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays

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

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology, OR
  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science (transcripts may be reviewed to determine eligibility), AND EITHER
    • Certification (MLS or categorical) OR a certificate of completion/letter of attestation on school letterhead documenting completion of any categorical or combination of categoricals from an accredited Medical Laboratory Science program.
• 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.
• For certain specialty disciplines ONLY (Toxicology, HLA, HCTT, etc.) where no certification is available from a certifying agency, a bachelor’s degree with one year of experience in that discipline is required.
• Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy in departments where applicable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MLS/MT or categorical 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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