Medical Laboratory Assistant I (Pool)

Valleywise Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Valleywise Health is looking for a dedicated Medical Lab Assistant 1 to join their Laboratory Department. In this role, you will support a team focused on delivering exceptional patient care. Responsibilities include assisting with laboratory tasks and patient interactions, requiring a High School Diploma or GED and valid fingerprint clearance. If you're passionate about making a community impact, apply now!

Qualifications

• Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-analytical laboratory tasks.
• Perform point of care testing and phlebotomy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service skills

Computer skills

Analytical thinking

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Valleywise Health, our goal is to create a healthier, happier valley for all—and we’re always searching for passionate people to join our team.

Position: Medical Lab Assistant 1

In the Laboratory Department, you will work with a diverse team of healthcare professionals dedicated to our mission: “To provide exceptional care, without exception, every patient, every time.” Valleywise Medical Center is a Level One Trauma Center that opened in 2024. You will support pre-analytical laboratory tasks, point of care testing, and phlebotomy as assigned.

If positively impacting your community while working in a state-of-the-art facility with a team dedicated to patient advocacy is your calling, APPLY NOW!

Hourly Pay Rate: $22.80

This is a POOL position.

Qualifications

1. Education: High School Diploma or GED certificate
2. Certification/Licensure: Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within 90 days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card. Fingerprint clearance cards must remain valid for the entire period of issuance and must be renewed before expiration.
3. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
   • Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
   • Ability to effectively read, write, and speak in English, including knowledge of basic grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
   • Excellent time management and customer service skills.
   • Basic computer skills.
   • Creative, analytical, and independent thinking.
   • Approachable, open to feedback, and flexible to change.
   • Support and maintain policies and processes.
   • High degree of professionalism and enthusiasm, with the knowledge and skill necessary to perform laboratory assisting and venipuncture techniques.