Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician-Blood Bank

Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona

Tucson (AZ)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A healthcare provider in Arizona is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician for a full-time role in Tucson. This position entails performing lab tests, ensuring compliance with regulations, and contributing to patient care. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills. The role offers various opportunities for growth within a high-demand environment.

Qualifications

Must have an associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy where applicable.
Foreign educated candidates must verify credentials.

Responsibilities

Perform lab tests as per CLIA regulations.
Ensure compliance with laboratory accreditation requirements.
Collect and process biological specimens.

Skills

Personal maturity and responsibility

Exceptional organizational skills

Effective communication

Detail oriented

Basic computer skills

Exceptional customer service

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in laboratory science

MLT certification

Job description

Overview

Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician-Blood Bank role at Sonora Quest Laboratories / Laboratory Sciences of Arizona. This position offers hands-on impact and career growth in a high-demand healthcare setting, supporting life-saving medical testing and patient care in Arizona.

Job Details

Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona

Department Name: Blood Svcs-BUMCT

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Lab

Responsibilities

This position performs waived and non-waived tests as defined by CLIA ’88 in an accurate and timely manner under supervision. It assists with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA). Personnel report to the department supervisor. 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.

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 memorize.
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), or
- 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)
Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF or other nationally recognized credentialing agency for review to determine eligibility and translated diploma.
Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy in departments where applicable.

Preferred Qualifications