Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Bullhead City, Arizona
Conduct routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood and body fluids to support patient care. Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure strict adherence to quality control and safety protocols.
Position Type: Part-time, PRN
"This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer."
The Medical Lab Technician is responsible for conducting routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood, body fluids, and other specimens to support accurate and timely patient diagnosis and care. This role requires expertise in performing moderate and high-complexity tests while adhering to strict quality control standards, laboratory protocols, and regulatory guidelines. The Medical Lab Technician is also tasked with maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide critical diagnostic information.
Essential Functions
Performs moderate and high-complexity laboratory tests accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely reporting of results with proper documentation.
Adheres to quality control protocols, analyzing data, troubleshooting out-of-range results, and resolving issues promptly.
Operates and maintains laboratory instruments, performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting malfunctions, and communicates issues to supervisors as needed.
Demonstrates proficiency in using laboratory computer systems for general and section-specific functions.
Collects, processes, and documents chain-of-custody urine drug screens as required.
Ensures compliance with laboratory safety standards by wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following safety regulations.
Assists with phlebotomy duties and collaborates with team members to complete departmental tasks.
Maintains accurate records and statistical data in compliance with regulatory and departmental standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Requires an Associate Degree in a science field or equivalent military training, along with MLT certification from ASCP, AMT, or similar agencies. Candidates should have 0-2 years of acute care laboratory experience.
Market context
Arizona healthcare employers often need PRN Medical Lab Techs to cover variable patient volumes, staffing gaps, and off-shift needs in acute care settings. These roles are competitive because they typically require an Associate Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent military training, MLT certification, and some acute care lab experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and recent lab experience before applying.