Technician - Medical Laboratory

HonorHealth; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth is looking for a Medical Lab Technician to perform complex laboratory tests and ensure compliance with hospital standards in Phoenix, Arizona. This role involves operating laboratory equipment, maintaining documentation, and supporting the training of new staff while delivering accurate test results to aid patient diagnosis and treatment.

Benefits

Diverse benefits portfolio

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in relevant scientific field or medical laboratory technology.
• 1 year hospital laboratory experience preferred as MLT.
• Medical Lab Technician Certification (MLT) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, and tissues.
• Document procedures and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Prepare specimens for analysis and assist in training new staff.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Specimen integrity

Quality control

Training new staff

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Looking to be part of something more meaningful? At HonorHealth, you’ll be part of a team creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients. We offer opportunities to make a difference through our Ambassador Movement, training, and development programs. HonorHealth provides a diverse benefits portfolio for full-time and part-time team members to support your well-being. Learn more at honorhealth.com/benefits.

HonorHealth is one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving over five million people in the Phoenix area. Our network includes six hospitals, a medical group with primary, specialty, and urgent care, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, and community services. With nearly 17,000 team members, 3,700 providers, and 2,000 volunteers, we strive to exceed traditional healthcare expectations to improve community health. More information is available at HonorHealth.com.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Perform complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, cells, and tissues. Identify microorganisms, analyze chemical contents, and cross-match blood for transfusions. The results support diagnosis, treatment, and disease prevention.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and perform various laboratory tests across different sections to obtain accurate results within expected turnaround times. Document all procedures and follow up on unusual or critical results according to policy. Prepare specimens for analysis, ensuring specimen integrity throughout testing.
• Operate laboratory instrumentation, perform maintenance, calibration, quality control, and troubleshoot issues. Refer complex cases to supervisors or specialists as needed.
• Maintain continuing education and competency as required by policies and certification standards.
• Ensure compliance with hospital, safety, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
• Utilize hospital, laboratory, and office computer systems proficiently.
• Assist, train, and orient new staff and students. Support regulatory preparation, manage supplies, and practice cost containment.
• Review policies, procedures, and communications regularly. Perform additional duties such as phlebotomy as needed.

Education

• Associate's Degree in chemical, physical, or biological sciences, or medical laboratory technology, 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 (MLT)