Medical Laboratory Technician/Scientist - Blood Bank
Company: Sonora Quest Laboratories
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: March 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona Department Name: Blood
Svcs-BUMCP Work Shift: Day Job Category: Lab Join one of Arizona's
leading diagnostic labs at Sonora Quest, where your work directly
supports life-saving medical testing and patient care. Whether
you're 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. Come do great work on behalf of
better health! POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for a
high level of technical knowledge and application of that knowledge
to department testing, clinical relevance, and complex
problem-solving skills. This position serves as a department
resource and is responsible for assisting with department
compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agency and
regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA '88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA). May be
responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of
biological specimens into the laboratory. Performs all functions
according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and
accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional
standards. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Must exhibit personal
maturity and responsibility. Excellent reading, writing and math
abilities. Communicates effectively in oral and written formats
sufficient to demonstrate comprehension. Ability to perform
detailed work; work with frequent interruptions, multi-task,
problem solve and memorization. Ability to take direction and
assimilate instructions quickly. Detail oriented and exceptional
organizational skills. Basic computer skills. Must exhibit skills
in exceptional customer service, good performance review and
passing on-site competency evaluation and /or assessment as defined
by the department. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in
medical laboratory science/medical technology, OR Bachelor's degree
in chemical or biological science (transcripts may be reviewed to
determine eligibility), AND EITHER Certification (MLS or
categorical) OR a certificate of completion/letter of attestation
on school letterhead documenting completion of any categorical or
combination of categoricals from an accredited Medical Laboratory
Science program. Foreign educated candidates must provide a
detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education
Research Foundation) or other nationally recognized credentialing
agency for review to determine eligibility. For certain specialty
disciplines ONLY (Toxicology, HLA, HCTT, etc.) where no
certification is available from a certifying agency, a bachelor's
degree with one year of experience in that discipline is required.
Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy in departments where
applicable. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS MLS/MT or categorical
certification (ASCP, AMT, HEW, AAB). Basic knowledge of specimen
requirements and knowledge of medical terminology. Previous
experience with phlebotomy and processing. Additional related
education and/or experience EEO Statement: EEO/Disabled/Veterans
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