Medical Lab Technologist

Northwest Healthcare; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Employer Match

Student Loan Repayment Program

Licensure and Certification Reimburse-

Career advancement opportunities

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Referral Bonus

Job summary

INDLABPHARM seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist I to perform routine and specialized tests on blood and body fluids, ensuring accurate results. You’ll support patient care by efficient testing, instrument troubleshooting, and data collection for regulatory compliance.

This role may include teaching duties and phlebotomy as required, with a focus on adherence to safety, quality control, and teamwork in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related science required.
• Proficiency exam approved by HHS (HEW) required.
• 0-2 years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized lab tests with accuracy and timely reporting.
• Maintains quality control procedures and documents results.
• Conducts instrument checks and preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoots instrument issues and communicates findings.
• Ensures safety compliance and proper PPE usage.
• Communicates test results and issues to healthcare staff.
• Assists with proficiency testing and regulatory data collection.
• Performs phlebotomy duties as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Quality control

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or Clinical Laboratory Science

Passing score on the Clinical Laboratory Technology Proficiency examination (HHS/HEW)

0-2 years of acute care experience

Tools

ASCP - Medical Technologist

Medical Laboratory Technologist (AMT)

Medical Laboratory Technologist (AAB)

Job description

Medical Lab Technologist are eligible for up to $20,000 in Student Loan Repayment!

Why You’ll Love Working Here!

• My Health – Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Programs
• My Future – PTO and Sick Time, 401(k) with Employer Match, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• CHS Pathways - Student Loan Repayment, Educational Support, and Licensure and Certification Reimbursement, Opportunities for career advancement
• My Advantage - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program, Reward and Recognition Programs and much more!
• Medical Lab Technologist are eligible for up to $20,000 in Student Loan Repayment!

Job Summary

The Medical Technologist I performs routine and specialized moderate and high complexity laboratory tests on blood and body fluid specimens under minimal supervision. This role ensures accurate and reliable test results by adhering to quality control protocols and maintaining laboratory instruments. The Medical Technologist I supports patient care by completing tests efficiently, troubleshooting equipment, and assisting in data collection for regulatory compliance. This position may also include teaching new employees and students and performing phlebotomy duties as needed.

Schedule

Full-Time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or, Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science required or
• Passing score on the Clinical Laboratory Technology Proficiency examination approved by HHS (HEW) required
• 0-2 years of acute care experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• ASCP - Medical Technologist required or
• Medical Laboratory Technologist (AMT) required or
• Medical Laboratory Technologist (AAB) required

Essential Functions

• Performs moderate and high complexity laboratory tests accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely reporting of results with appropriate documentation.
• Adheres to quality control procedures by performing required checks, analyzing data, troubleshooting out-of-range results, and taking corrective actions as necessary.
• Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly instrument function checks and preventative maintenance according to laboratory policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoots instrument malfunctions, attempting corrective actions or notifying the appropriate personnel or manufacturer as needed.
• Ensures all laboratory procedures comply with safety regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to the Laboratory Safety Plan.
• Communicates effectively with peers, supervisors, and other healthcare staff, providing timely updates on unusual patient results, instrument malfunctions, and quality control issues.
• Assists with proficiency testing and data collection required for laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance.
• Collects chain-of-custody urine drug screens and performs phlebotomy duties as required to support patient care needs.
• Collaborates with team members to ensure shift duties and department responsibilities are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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