Anatomic Pathology Lab Technician

Sonora Quest Laboratories / Laboratory Sciences of Arizona • Yakima, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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! This position is responsible for the receipt of biological specimens into the department, preparation of samples for analytical testing, and performing waived testing. This position reports to department supervisor, and may take direction from higher level technical personnel. This position is also responsible for performing all essential functions as defined by the department. In addition, performs waived and moderately complex tests as defined by CLIA ‘88 in an accurate and timely manner. This position may perform highly complex testing as defined by CLIA ’88 with direct technical supervision. Also, may train employees on basic entry level tasks, performs QC/QA duties and serves as a resource. The scope of responsibility includes Histology and Surgical Pathology departments as well as PSA Associates. Customers are primarily internal to the departments, and other SQL/LSA staff. Does come in contact and speak on the telephone with a variety of outside customers in the process of triaging calls or troubleshooting concerns.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Ability to multi-task/cross-train in all areas of the Anatomic Pathology section
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Good organizational skills
• Basic computer skills
• Good reading, writing, and math skills

Responsibilities

• Receipt of biological specimens into the department
• Preparation of samples for analytical testing
• Performing waived testing
• Performing waived and moderately complex tests as defined by CLIA ‘88 in an accurate and timely manner
• Performing highly complex testing as defined by CLIA ’88 with direct technical supervision
• Training employees on basic entry level tasks
• Performing QC/QA duties
• Serving as a resource

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED