Medical Laboratory Technician-MLT

HonorHealth; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nonprofit healthcare system in Phoenix as a Medical Lab Technician, where you will perform essential laboratory tests to support patient care. The role offers opportunities for professional growth, training programs, and a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates will have relevant degree and certification, with a commitment to quality and compliance.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Diverse training programs

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in relevant sciences or equivalent training required.
• Medical Lab Technician Certification preferred.
• 1 year hospital laboratory experience or float pool experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex laboratory tests on samples to aid in diagnosis and treatment.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Document results and ensure accuracy in testing procedures.

Skills

Laboratory instrumentation operation

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Documentation

Quality control

Education

Associate's Degree in chemical, physical, or biological sciences

Job description

Overview

Join HonorHealth and be part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare. We offer diverse training programs, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact in our community. HonorHealth, one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serves over five million residents in the Phoenix area through hospitals, clinics, and community services. With nearly 17,000 team members, we strive to exceed expectations and improve community health.

Responsibilities

Job Summary
Perform complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, cells, and tissues to aid in diagnosis, treatment, and disease prevention. Identify microorganisms, analyze chemical contents, and cross-match blood for transfusions, ensuring accurate and timely results.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and perform laboratory tests across various sections, ensuring accuracy and adherence to turnaround times. Document results and follow up on unusual or critical findings. Prepare specimens and understand factors affecting test accuracy.
• Operate laboratory instrumentation, perform maintenance, calibrations, quality control, and troubleshoot issues. Refer complex cases to supervisors or specialists.
• Maintain ongoing education and competency as per policies and certification requirements.
• Ensure compliance with hospital, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Proficiently use hospital, laboratory, and office computer systems.
• Assist, train, and orient new staff and students. Support regulatory preparation, manage supplies, and practice cost containment.
• Review policies and procedures regularly. Perform additional duties as needed, including phlebotomy.

Education

• Associate's Degree in chemical, physical, or biological sciences, or equivalent training. Refer to 42CFR93.1489(b) for specific course requirements.

Experience

• Preferred: 1 year hospital laboratory experience as MLT.
• Preferred: 1 year experience in Float Pool Network.
• Preferred: 6 months MLT experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Preferred: Medical Lab Technician Certification.