HonorHealth·Scottsdale, Arizona
Perform complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, and tissues to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Responsibilities include operating laboratory instrumentation, performing quality control, and ensuring accurate results within expected turnaround times.
Shea Medical Center - 9003 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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Responsible to perform complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, cells, and tissues. Identify bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms, analyze chemical content of fluids, and cross match blood for transfusion and aseptically prepare blood products. The results of these tests are used in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
Essential functions
Prepares and performs a variety of laboratory tests in one or more sections of the laboratory to obtain laboratory results and data used for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
Ensures that all testing is performed accurately and resulted as ordered within turn-around-time expectations. Completes all required documentation, and follows up on all unusual and critical results as required by policy and procedure.
Obtains/receives and prepares specimens for analysis. Understands specimen factors that can affect the accuracy of laboratory testing and insures the integrity of the specimen through the testing process.
Understands the theory behind laboratory methods and operates various pieces of laboratory instrumentation used to obtain test results. Performs instrument maintenance, calibrations, quality control, and test procedures, troubleshooting and refers questionable or unusual cases to the technical supervisor, lab supervisor, director or pathologist.
Maintains continuing education and competency requirements as defined by laboratory policy and certification agency requirements.
Ensures compliance with all hospital, regulatory, safety, and accrediting agency requirements.
Proficient in hospital, laboratory and office computer systems.
As needed:
Assist, train and orient new staff and students in their respective lab disciplines.
Assist in regulatory preparation.
Maintains supply and reagent levels, and practices cost containment
Timely review of all laboratory / hospital system policies, procedures, and communications.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested, including phlebotomy.
Education
Associates in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory or equivalent education and training (refer to 42CFR93.1489(b)) for details on required courses and training Required or
Other / Certificate Individuals performing high complexity testing on or before April 24, 1995, with a high school diploma or equivalent with documented training may continue to perform testing only on those tests for which training was documented prior to September 1, 1997, (refer to CLIA regulation 42CFR493,1489(b)) for details on required training. Required
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Requires an Associate degree in a biological or chemical science and preferred certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician. Candidates should ideally have one year of hospital laboratory experience, with blood bank experience preferred.
Market context
Medical Laboratory Tech roles in Arizona are commonly driven by steady hospital and clinic lab needs, especially where rapid testing and routine diagnostics support patient care. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with an associate degree, MLT certification, and prior hospital laboratory experience; a sign-on bonus may also be part of the package. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and tailor your application to highlight lab procedures, quality control, and certification status.
