Medical Laboratory Technician

Arizona General Hospital; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona General Hospital in Mesa, AZ seeks a Medical Lab Technologist to perform vital laboratory procedures, ensuring accurate test results and timely reporting. You will handle waived and moderate tests, maintain equipment, and uphold stringent safety and quality standards across microbiology, hematology, chemistry, and related disciplines.

The role requires formal education in biological/chemical sciences and may include military medical laboratory training; daily responsibilities emphasize

Qualifications

• Associate of Science in a biological or chemical science per CLIA standards.
• Military medical laboratory course and enlisted speciality as Lab Technician.
• High school GED or equivalent acceptable alternative in combination with military training.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived and moderate laboratory procedures with accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot major automated equipment as needed.
• Conduct quality control and document results within SOPs.
• Notify caregivers of critical values and ensure proper clinical correlation.
• Assist in evaluation and documentation for new procedures and equipment.
• Ensure safe handling of chemical and biological specimens per safety guidelines.

Skills

Clinical laboratory procedures

Quality control

Safety compliance

Specimen processing

Instrument troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Associate of Science in biological/chemical science (CLIA)

Military medical laboratory training (Lab Technician)

Tools

Laboratory equipment calibration

Quality control records software

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Lab Technologist, you will perform vital clinical laboratory procedures to detect, identify, measure, and report data crucial for disease diagnosis and treatment.

Every day, you will expertly conduct waived and moderate procedures using technical skills, instrumentation, and information systems, providing essential clinical laboratory support while ensuring the quality and accuracy of all tests under leadership direction.

To be successful in this role, you will possess comprehensive knowledge of laboratory principles across various disciplines (microbiology, hematology, chemistry, etc.), understand sample processing and result interpretation, prioritize chemical and biological safety, and be adept at operating and maintaining lab equipment.

• Aligning with local and state requirements performs lab test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section's Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate, timely reporting.
• Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits
• Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair
• Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders
• Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology

Job Requirements

Required

• Associates Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA., or
• High School GED General Studies completed an official military medical laboratory course and held the military enlisted occupational speciality of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician), or
• High School Graduate General Studies completed an official military medical laboratory course and held the military enlisted occupational speciality of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician),

Preferred

• Medical Laboratory Technician AMT, or
• Medical Laboratory Technician ASCP, or
• Medical Lab Tech AAB,

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness

Where You Will Thrive. Where You Will Make a Difference. Where Collaboration Amplifies Care.

At AZ General Hospital Mesa, you're not just joining a team - you're becoming a vital part of a community's well-being. As a 50-bed non-profit facility, we're dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to Mesa and its surrounding communities. Every day, you'll see the direct impact of your work, whether it's comforting a patient, collaborating with a colleague, or innovating solutions that improve lives.

Our commitment to excellence is further strengthened through our close collaboration with Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, expanding our capabilities and offering a broader spectrum of patient care experiences and professional development opportunities.

But your impact extends even further. We are a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network means unparalleled opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference on a grander scale, impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are driven by a commitment to social justice, passionate about health equity, and eager to contribute to new, innovative ways of delivering care within a highly collaborative environment, then look no further.

This isn't just a job; it's a calling, and you belong right here with us. Come build a fulfilling career where your values align with your work, and your contribution truly matters.