Medical Laboratory Technician - Phoenix, AZ

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Specialty: Clinical Laboratory Sciences - Medical Laboratory Technology (Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Serology, Microbiology, and Blood Bank/Immunohematology when applicable)

Place of Work (City/State): Phoenix Area, Arizona

Site: Phoenix Area Indian Health Service (PAIHS) facilities

Duration: Long term contract

Shift Schedule:

• Day Shift
• Evening Shift
• Night Shift
• 8-hour shifts (typical)
• 10-hour shifts (when operationally required)
• Coverage may be required 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, including weekends and Federal holidays

Credentialing / Onboarding Time: 6 8 weeks

Certifications:

• ASCP or AMT, or another nationally recognized certifying body acceptable to the Government
• Current BLS

Education: Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, or equivalent qualifying education consistent with applicable certification requirements

Experience Needed: Minimum 1 year of recent clinical laboratory experience.

Special Skills Needed:

• Specimen collection, processing, and handling
• Clinical chemistry, hematology, coagulation, blood bank/transfusion services, microbiology, serology, urinalysis
• Quality control/quality assurance procedures
• Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and EHR proficiency
• Instrumentation operation per manufacturer/laboratory procedures

Responsibilities:

• Collect, receive, process, analyze, and report laboratory specimens per approved methodologies
• Perform QC/QA and proficiency testing; recognize and correct unacceptable QC results
• Comply with laboratory safety, infection prevention, PPE, and biohazard handling requirements
• Accurately document testing and QC activities in LIS/EHR
• Perform routine equipment maintenance, calibration, and operational checks; report malfunctions
• Maintain HIPAA/Privacy Act compliance and patient confidentiality
• Notify COR of any change affecting certification/eligibility status
• May not perform testing outside scope of certification/competency, represent themselves as Government employees, or perform inherently governmental functions

Prime Physicians is a physician-led, The Joint Commission (TJC) Accredited, ISO 9001 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised organization. Our commitment extends beyond traditional consulting and management services, offering comprehensive solutions to hospitals, health systems, and federal government agencies. At the heart of our operations is the ultimate goal to deliver high-quality patient care. Driven by a mission to catalyze healthcare transformation and innovation, we offer an array of services designed to redefine the healthcare landscape. From program and project management to strategic planning, we enhance operational efficiency and streamline business processes. With Prime Physicians, the future of patient care is in skilled and dedicated hands, leading the way towards a more efficient, effective, and compassionate healthcare system.