Clinical Lab Assistant I

Sonora Quest Laboratories / Laboratory Sciences of Arizona•Tucson, AZ

2d•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 assists technical lab staff and may be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the department, preparation of samples for analytical testing, and may perform waived and/or limited moderate complexity testing if CLIA minimum requirements are met or as approved by the CLIA Medical Director. This position reports to department leadership and takes direction from higher-level technical personnel. Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be 18 years or older if performing phlebotomy
DHS Fingerprinting Certification or the ability to obtain fingerprint certification
Valid state driver's license in the state of employment and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy (dependent on department/location)
Phlebotomy/CLA certification as defined by state regulations
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
Passing on-site competency evaluation and /or assessment as defined by the department

Nice To Haves

Previous clinical laboratory experience
Successful completion of a laboratory assistant program
Basic knowledge of specimen requirements and handling
Knowledge of medical terminology
Additional related education and/or experience

Responsibilities

Collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the department
Preparation of samples for analytical testing
May perform waived and/or limited moderate complexity testing if CLIA minimum requirements are met or as approved by the CLIA Medical Director
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.