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HonorHealth·Scottsdale, Arizona
Medical Laboratory Tech- Microbiology
Perform complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, cells, and tissues to identify microorganisms and analyze chemical content. Ensure accurate testing, maintain laboratory instrumentation, and follow all regulatory and safety policies.
JOB SUMMARY 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 EXPERIENCE 1 year hospital laboratory experience as MLT Preferred 1 year experience for Float Pool Network Preferred 6 months MLT experience Preferred LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - Certification, Preferred We're all in for your career.
Requires an associate degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science or medical laboratory field. Candidates must have at least one year of hospital laboratory experience as an MLT.
Market context
Arizona medical laboratory technician roles in microbiology typically favor candidates who meet education and hospital-laboratory experience requirements, making qualified MLTs competitive for openings. Confirm that your associate degree aligns with the listed science fields and highlight at least one year of hospital laboratory experience; requirements and benefits, including a sign-on bonus, are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.