Medical Lab Technician​/Medical Laboratory Scientist

Medical Lab Technician / Medical Laboratory Scientist

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.

Location
Tucson, Arizona

Department
Blood Services - BUMCT

Work Shift
Varied

Job Category
Lab

Sonora Quest is one of Arizona's leading diagnostic laboratories, where your work directly supports life‑saving medical testing and patient care. Whether you are beginning your lab career or bringing experience to the table, this role offers hands‑on impact and career growth in a high‑demand healthcare setting.

This position performs waived and non‑waived tests as defined by CLIA '88 in an accurate and timely manner with supervision. The role assists with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA). Personnel report to the department supervisor and may be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the laboratory.

• 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, multi‑task, problem‑solve, and memorize.
• Ability to take direction and assimilate instructions quickly.
• Detail oriented and exceptional organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills and good performance review; passing on‑site competency evaluation and/or assessment as defined by the department.

• Applicant must meet one of the following criteria to qualify:
  • Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or
  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science (transcripts will be reviewed to determine eligibility).
  • Equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in CLIA regulation 42
    
    CFR
    493.1489.
  • Meet other criteria defined in 42
    
    CFR
    493.1489 or 42
    
    CFR
    493.1491 (including U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training courses).
• Foreign‑educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation) or another nationally recognized credentialing agency for review to determine eligibility and a translated diploma.
• Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy in departments where applicable.

• MLT certification (ASCP, AMT, HEW, AAB).
• Basic knowledge of specimen requirements and medical terminology.
• Previous experience with phlebotomy and processing.
• Additional related education and/or experience.

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