Medical Lab Technician - FLOAT

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

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This Float MLT role is perfect for someone who thrives on variety, flexibility, and making an impact across multiple sites in the Valley. You’ll support five locations with the availability need of Monday-Saturday, performing both waived and non‑waived testing that directly supports patient care. Most weeks offer part‑time hours, but you’ll be a critical go‑to teammate when full‑time coverage is needed. If you enjoy problem‑solving, maintaining high-quality standards, and being a trusted resource across teams, this role gives you the autonomy and growth you’re looking for. Join a collaborative environment where your skills, professionalism, and adaptability truly matter. This position performs waived and non-waived tests as defined by CLIA ‘88 in an accurate and timely manner with supervision. Assists with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA). Personnel report to department supervisor. May be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the laboratory. Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

Requirements

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, good performance review and passing on-site competency evaluation and /or assessment as defined by the department
Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science (transcripts will be reviewed to determine eligibility)
Equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489
Meet other criteria defined in 42CFR493.1489 or 42CFR493.1491 (including US military medical laboratory procedures training courses)
Individuals working in the state of Nevada or California are required to maintain their certification throughout their time in position
Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation) or other nationally recognized credentialing agency for review to determine eligibility and translated diploma
Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy in departments where applicable

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Performing both waived and non‑waived testing that directly supports patient care
Assists with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA)
May be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the laboratory
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards