Laboratory Technician

Prescott Valley, Arizona, United States

Position Title:

Laboratory Technician

About Optima Medical: Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 30 locations and over 130+ medical providers, who care for more than 200,000 patients statewide. Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona by helping communities "Live Better, Live Longer" through personalized healthcare, with a focus on preventing the nations top leading causes of death. We go beyond primary care with a full spectrum of services including cardiovascular health services, behavioral health, allergy testing and immunotherapy, in-house lab testing, imaging, chronic disease management, and other specialty health services. We aspire to aid the growth of our company by welcoming the most qualified and deserving candidates aboard.

Job Summary:

This position will help implement and maintain the day-to-day clinical laboratory operations, as assigned, and in accordance with applicable CLIA regulations, best practices, HIPAA, PHI, and Standard Operating Procedures. This position will be in the lab conducting testing including quality control, troubleshooting instrumentation and performing patient sample analysis. Essential to the success of this position is Education & Training: Associate or bachelors degree in medical laboratory science, bachelors degree in Chemistry or Biology, and/or completion of accredited MLT, MT, or MLS program.

Job Responsibilities:

Processes and prepares patient samples as required

Demonstrates an understanding of the computer systems used in the laboratory

Tracks and locates missing specimens

Participates in detecting and documenting occurrences that deviate from defined procedures

Performs miscellaneous support duties as defined by the department

Active in training and competency of laboratory personnel

Qualifications:

Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent

1-3 years of clinical lab experience preferred

ASCP or AMT certification preferred

Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus

High level of attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills

Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen

Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Why join our team?

Substantial growth opportunities

Leadership and mentoring

Resources to further career

Fun work environment

Benefits (medical/vision/dental/401k/paid holidays)

Supportive and positive work environment

Compensation details:

60000-65000 Yearly Salary

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