Primary City/State:
Phoenix, Arizona
Department Name:
Work Shift:
Evening
Job Category:
Lab
Come do great work on behalf of better health!
We are seeking either an MLS or MLT to work in our Transfusion Medicine/Blood Bank in the most exciting, biggest Blood Banks in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. This unique opportunity provides a variety of Blood Bank testing including, but limited to Blood Typing, Antibody identification, Eluate testing, Direct Antiglobulin Testing, and Antibody Titers. There is never a dull moment in our Blood Bank as we are the busiest Trauma Level One Hospital in the Valley. If you love being busy and love feeling fulfilled by the work you do, this Blood Bank is the place for you!
Sonora Quest Laboratories, a joint venture between Banner Health and Quest Diagnostics, is one of the nation’s largest integrated laboratory system with approximately 3,800 employees, performing more than 97 million diagnostic tests per year. We are CAP accredited and are the only healthcare company ever to receive our state’s highest quality award, the Arizona Governor’s Award for Quality.
We are seeking knowledgeable, resourceful, and adaptable employees who enjoy busy work environments, problem solving, and innovative process improvement. We want to have the best possible impact in patient diagnostic outcomes and are looking for likeminded, patient focused folks who genuinely care about patient care.
You belong here!
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology, OR
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
EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.