Phlebotomy Technician

Sonora Quest; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect and process specimens across hospital facilities, PSCs, and mobile/office sites. You will ensure proper entry into the lab system and support pre- and post-analytical processes.

Responsibilities include specimen handling, compliance with safety standards, and potential travel to multiple locations to cover staffing needs. Training and on-site competency assessments are part of the role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent may be required depending on state rules.
• Phlebotomy program completion or relevant experience.
• Phlebotomy certification as defined by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collect and receipt biological specimens and enter into the system.
• Prepare samples for analytical testing and distribute to the appropriate area.
• Perform specified analytical testing as assigned and follow policies.

Skills

Reading and writing

Mathematics

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Phlebotomy program

Phlebotomy certification

DHS Fingerprinting (if required)

State licensure eligibility

Tools

None

Job description

Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

Procurement-BUMCS

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Phlebotomy

Join one of Arizona's leading diagnostic labs at Sonora Quest, where your work directly supports life-saving medical testing and patient care. Whether you're beginning your lab career or bringing experience to the table, this role offers hands-on impact and career growth in a high-demand healthcare setting. Come do great work on behalf of better health!

POSITION SUMMARY

This position may be located within a Hospital Facility, Patient Service Center (PSC), In Office Phlebotomy (IOP) or Mobile Diagnostic Services (MDS). This position may be responsible to provide coverage at multiple locations. This position is responsible for the collection and receipt of biological specimens into the department, their proper entry into the company’s computer system, the preparation of samples for analytical testing and/or the distribution of these specimens to the proper analytical area. This includes responsibility for pre and post aspects of analytical testing. This position will also perform specified analytical testing as assigned. Follows the guidelines of the Code of Conduct.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

SCOPE AND COMPLEXITY

Primarily departmental responsibility, Involved in interdepartmental communication and activities. Internal Customer - Employees of the system. External Customer - Nurses, physicians, office personnel, and vendors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS

Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach and stretch frequently. Required to lift, push and/or pull up to 25 pounds. Requires manual dexterity. Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids, chemical, electrical and biological hazards. Ability to distinguish colors and to take direction and assimilate instructions quickly. Requires use of computer, printers, copiers, telephone, fax and department specific equipment.

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 memorization.

• 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

• Minimum age requirement of 18.

• High School diploma or equivalent may be required dependent on state regulatory requirements.

• Basic knowledge of department resource materials.

• Completion of a phlebotomy program or phlebotomy experience.

• Phlebotomy certification as defined by state regulations.

• Position may require DHS Fingerprinting Certification or the ability to obtain fingerprint certification.

• Dependent on department/location, candidate must possess a valid state driver's license in the state of employment and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.

• Float positions require travel and flexible hours required to work multiple locations and required to cover at mobile phlebotomy facilities/in-office phlebotomy locations with minimal notice. Must be flexible and available based on staffing requirements, weekends, holidays and overtime. May be required to work occasional on-call duties weekends, evenings and early AM.

• Progression through career ladder II-IV is subject to completion of career ladder requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual (Spanish/English).

• Knowledge of medical terminology.

• Additional related education and/or experience

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