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$28.00 - $36.00 Hourly
Responsible for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of laboratory specimens across all areas of the clinical laboratory. Ensures accurate documentation, maintains quality control standards, and follows established laboratory policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to support safe, timely, and reliable patient care. Performs additional duties as assigned.
CORE FUNCTIONS Performs routine and high-complexity laboratory testing across multiple disciplines, including blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology, coagulation, urinalysis, and immunology. Performs accurate and timely laboratory testing for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, applying appropriate testing methods and reference values. Collects, receives, identifies, and processes laboratory specimens, ensuring proper patient identification, specimen integrity, and accurate test selection.
Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection procedures safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established laboratory protocols. Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment and instrumentation, ensuring accurate performance and compliance with safety standards. Performs required quality control procedures, instrument checks, and corrective actions to maintain reliable and accurate laboratory results.
Reviews, verifies, and reports laboratory results promptly, including immediate notification of critical values to appropriate physicians and patient care personnel. Maintains complete and accurate laboratory records, patient information, test results, and billing documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards. Adheres to laboratory policies, patient confidentiality standards, infection prevention practices, professional conduct expectations, and applicable CLIA, Arizona state, OSHA, and organizational regulatory requirements.
Collaborates professionally with physicians, laboratory leadership, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary teams to support quality patient care and effective communication. Demonstrates strong organizational skills, adaptability, and sound judgment while managing laboratory priorities, resolving testing concerns, and maintaining accuracy in high-pressure situations. Maintains professional standards, including appropriate attire, identification, attendance, and ethical conduct, while participating in required education, departmental meetings, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field. Completion of a Medical Technologist internship at a qualified medical facility. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Basic computer proficiency and accurate laboratory documentation skills. Ability to safely operate clinical laboratory equipment, including automated cell counters, chemistry analyzers, and microscopes. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Arizona state licensure is not currently required.
National certification through ASCP or AMT. Previous Medical Technologist experience in blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and serology/immunology. Bilingual or additional language proficiency.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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About the role
Responsible for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of laboratory specimens across all areas of the clinical laboratory. Ensures accurate documentation, maintains quality control standards, and follows established laboratory policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to support safe, timely, and reliable patient care. Performs additional duties as assigned.