Medical Laboratory Assistant I Pool

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

Job summary

Valleywise Health is looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join its clinical team. This per diem position involves supporting laboratory operations, performing phlebotomy, and ensuring patient needs are met. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid fingerprint clearance card or completed Affidavit needed.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-analytical laboratory tasks, point-of-care testing, and phlebotomy.
• Collaborate with laboratory team to meet patient needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Creative thinking

Analytical thinking

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Facility: Valleywise Health Medical Center

Department: LAB Clinical - Roosevelt

Schedule: Per Diem 4 Hours Per Week

Shifts: Days

As a medical laboratory assistant, you will join a team of laboratory professionals in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art laboratory service. Under the direction of the laboratory supervisor, you will collaborate with members of the laboratory team to ensure the needs of patients and customers are being met. You will support pre-analytical laboratory tasks, point-of-care testing, and phlebotomy as assigned.

Hourly Pay Rate: $22.80

This is a POOL position.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or GED certificate

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Requires the ability to effectively read, write, and speak in English, including knowledge of basic grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Requires excellent time management and customer service skills.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Requires creative, analytical, and independent thinking.
• Must be approachable, open to feedback, and flexible to change.
• Must support and maintain policies and processes.
• Must exhibit a high degree of professionalism and enthusiasm and have the knowledge and skill necessary to perform laboratory assisting and venipuncture techniques.