Phlebotomy Technician - NEW Cancer Clinic

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

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the laboratory team at a new outpatient clinic that opens to patients in February 2027. The Phlebotomy Technician will support laboratory operations at a new MD Anderson Cancer Center and provide skilled, compassionate phlebotomy services to oncology patients. As a founding member of the laboratory team, this role will help shape patient collection services and contribute to a positive patient experience.

The position collects, labels, processes, and transports specimens accurately and safely, including for patients who may have difficult venous access, central lines, or ports. The technician works with clinical and laboratory staff to protect specimen integrity and support prompt turnaround times. The role also helps ensure compliance with laboratory accreditation and regulatory requirements, including CLIA '88, The Joint Commission, CAP, OSHA, infection control, safety, and patient identification standards.

Depending on the assignment, the position may be based in a hospital facility, Patient Service Center, in-office phlebotomy, or Mobile Diagnostic Services, and may provide coverage at multiple locations. Responsibilities include receiving and entering biological specimens into the computer system, preparing samples for analytical testing or distributing them to the appropriate analytical area, performing pre- and post-analytical testing tasks, and conducting specified analytical testing as assigned. The role follows the Code of Conduct and applicable policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, accreditation requirements, and professional standards.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18.
• Completion of a phlebotomy program or phlebotomy experience.
• Phlebotomy certification as defined by state regulations.
• High school diploma or equivalent may be required depending on state regulatory requirements.
• Basic knowledge of department resource materials.
• Must exhibit 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.
• May require DHS Fingerprinting Certification or the ability to obtain it.
• Depending on department and location, may require a valid driver's license in the state of employment and eligibility for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
• Float positions require travel and flexible availability to work at multiple locations, including coverage at mobile or in-office phlebotomy locations with minimal notice.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect, label, process, and transport specimens accurately and safely.
• Provide compassionate phlebotomy services to oncology patients, including patients with difficult venous access, central lines, or ports.
• Work with clinical and laboratory staff to maintain specimen integrity and quick turnaround times.
• Receive biological specimens, enter them into the department's computer system, prepare samples for analytical testing, and distribute specimens to the appropriate analytical area.
• Perform pre- and post-analytical testing tasks and specified analytical testing as assigned.
• Help the clinic meet laboratory accreditation and regulatory requirements, including infection control, safety, and patient identification standards.
• Follow established policies, procedures, professional standards, and the Code of Conduct.
• Provide coverage at multiple locations when required; float positions may include mobile and in-office phlebotomy locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED