Medical Lab Technician I / Medical Lab Scientist I - Banner Gateway (Night Shift)

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

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is in the Blood Services department at Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert, Arizona, and is designated for the night shift. The posting describes two qualification paths: Medical Lab Technician (MLT) and Medical Lab Technician I / Medical Lab Scientist I (MLS). The MLS position applies advanced technical knowledge to laboratory testing, clinical relevance, and complex problem-solving, and assists with compliance with laboratory accreditation and regulatory requirements. The MLT position performs waived and non-waived testing under supervision and assists with regulatory and accreditation compliance. Either role may include collecting, receiving, and processing biological specimens. All work is performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, applicable regulations, accreditation requirements, and professional standards.

Requirements

MLS role: Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or medical technology; or a bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science and MLS or categorical certification.
MLT role: Associate degree in laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution; or bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science; or qualifying equivalent laboratory training and experience under CLIA 42 CFR 493.1489; or other criteria under 42 CFR 493.1489 or 493.1491, including qualifying U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training.
Foreign-educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF or another nationally recognized credentialing agency for eligibility review. MLT candidates must also provide a translated diploma.
Demonstrated phlebotomy competency in departments where applicable.
For certain specialty disciplines without available certification, a bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in the discipline are required.
MLT employees working in Nevada or California must maintain certification throughout their time in the position.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory testing accurately and promptly according to established policies and performance standards.
Start up and calibrate procedures and instrumentation, and ensure their accuracy.
Recognize and validate abnormal patient and quality-control results; ensure the accuracy of test results.
Identify and document deviations from defined procedures, resolve testing problems, and participate in quality assurance and process improvement activities.
Assist with regulatory and accreditation compliance, including requirements associated with CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, and OSHA.
Monitor or appropriately use inventory, supplies, reagents, and materials; contribute to efforts to reduce costs and improve productivity and service.
Participate in department or system projects, committees, teams, and training activities as applicable to the role.
Communicate professionally and effectively with internal and external customers, participate in staff meetings, and support teamwork and learning.
Collect, receive, process, or prepare patient specimens as required, ensuring correct patient and specimen identification and specimen integrity.
For the MLS role, serve as a department resource, assist with compliance and quality monitoring, and may assume lead responsibility when on-site departmental leadership is absent.
For the MLT role, perform assigned testing under supervision, use independent judgment for assigned duties, and provide guidance on relevant issues when the supervisor is absent.