Medical Lab Scientist I

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

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position applies a high level of technical knowledge to laboratory testing, its clinical relevance, and complex problem-solving. It serves as a department resource and assists with compliance with applicable laboratory accreditation and regulatory requirements, including CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, and OSHA. The role may include collecting, receiving, and processing biological specimens in the laboratory.

The employee performs all functions according to established policies and procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards. The position is based in the Lab-BUMCP department in Phoenix, Arizona, and works the day shift.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or medical technology; or a bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science, with transcripts subject to review for eligibility.
• In addition to the applicable degree, hold MLS or categorical certification, or provide a certificate of completion or letter of attestation on school letterhead documenting completion of any categorical or combination of categoricals from an accredited Medical Laboratory Science program.
• Candidates working in Nevada or California must maintain their certification throughout their time in the position.
• Foreign-educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF or another nationally recognized credentialing agency for eligibility review.
• For certain specialty disciplines where certification is unavailable, such as Toxicology, HLA, or HCTT, a bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in that discipline are required.
• Demonstrated phlebotomy competency in departments where applicable.
• Personal maturity and responsibility.
• Excellent reading, writing, and math abilities; effective oral and written communication sufficient to demonstrate comprehension.
• Ability to perform detailed work, manage frequent interruptions, multitask, problem-solve, and memorize information.
• Ability to take direction and assimilate instructions quickly.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills, a good performance review, and successful completion of the department’s on-site competency evaluation and/or assessment.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently; use material-handling equipment to push or pull up to 75 pounds; and lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and ability to distinguish colors.
• Use standard precautions because of potential exposure to blood and body fluids, chemical, electrical, and biological hazards.

Nice To Haves

• MLS/MT or categorical certification (ASCP, AMT, HEW, or AAB).
• Basic knowledge of specimen requirements and medical terminology.
• Previous experience with phlebotomy and specimen processing.
• Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge to department testing and its clinical relevance.
• Use complex problem-solving skills and serve as a department resource.
• Assist with department compliance with laboratory accreditation and regulatory requirements, including CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, and OSHA.
• Collect, receive, and process biological specimens into the laboratory when applicable.
• Perform work according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level