Medical Laboratory Technician

ctca; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to support its Scottsdale and North Phoenix Outpatient Care Centers in a PRN, as-needed capacity. The role focuses on accurate testing, timely reporting, and meeting quality standards to help clinicians deliver optimal patient outcomes.

The candidate will perform routine and complex laboratory tests, calibrate and maintain equipment, and handle specimen transport and processing for in-house and reference laboratories.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Associate's Degree in Medical Technology, Biological Sciences or related field.
• Certification/Licensure: Certification required (ASCP or AMT) or eligible to take exam. Must successfully complete certification (ASCP or AMT) within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of routine and complex laboratory tests and report results within the expected turnaround time to assist healthcare providers in delivering optimal patient outcomes.
• Perform equipment maintenance, calibration and quality control testing per departmental procedures.
• Handle specimen transport, processing for in-house and send-out testing for reference laboratories, and assist with telephone inquiries. Must be available to cover other outpatient sites as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen handling

Education

Associate's Degree in Medical Technology or Biological Sciences

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technician About City of Hope ,City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope's uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

***This is a PRN role- as needed M-F role. Position will handle coverage for our Scottsdale and North Phoenix Outpatient Care Centers.***

The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for accurately performing a variety of routine and complex laboratory tests and reporting results within the expected turnaround time to assist healthcare providers delivering the most optimal patient outcomes. Performs, as assigned, all required equipment maintenance, calibration and quality control testing per departmental procedures. Performs a variety of tasks including specimen transport, phlebotomy, specimen processing for in-house and send-out testing for reference laboratories, answering telephone calls, reviewing pending logs, etc. Must be available to cover other Outpatient Clinics as needed.

Position Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: Associate's Degree in Medical Technology, Biological Sciences or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Req. Certification/Licensure: Certification required (ASCP or AMT) or eligible to take exam. Must successfully complete certification (ASCP or AMT) within 18 months of hire.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.