Medical Lab Scientist/ Medical Lab Technician

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

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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

All functions must be performed 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 an evening shift.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology; or a bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science, with transcripts subject to review to determine eligibility, and either certification (MLS or categorical) or a certificate of completion/letter of attestation on school letterhead documenting completion of any categorical or combination of categoricals from an accredited Medical Laboratory Science program.
• For employees working in Nevada or California, maintain certification throughout employment 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 no certifying-agency certification is available (such as Toxicology, HLA, or HCTT), a bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in that discipline are required.
• Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy in departments where applicable.
• Personal maturity and responsibility; excellent reading, writing, and math abilities; effective oral and written communication; ability to perform detailed work, manage interruptions and multiple tasks, problem-solve, memorize, take direction, and assimilate instructions quickly; attention to detail, organizational skills, and basic computer skills.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service, a good performance review, and pass the department-defined on-site competency evaluation and/or assessment.
• Meet physical demands including frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, and stretching; use material-handling equipment to push and/or pull up to 75 pounds; and lift, push, and/or pull up to 25 pounds.
• Use manual dexterity and standard precautions because of potential exposure to blood and body fluids and chemical, electrical, and biological hazards; distinguish colors and use a computer, printers, copiers, telephone, fax, and department-specific equipment.

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 processing.
• Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time