Primary City/State:
Casa Grande, ArizonaDepartment Name:
Lab-BCGMCWork Shift:
DayJob Category:
LabJoin 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).
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS
Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently. Use material handling equipment to push/and or pull up to 75 pounds and required to lift, push and/or pull up to 25 pounds. Requires manual dexterity. Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids, chemical, electrical and biological hazards. Ability to distinguish colors and to take direction and assimilate instructions quickly. Requires use of personal computer, printers, copiers, telephone, fax and department specific equipment.
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
Technical Coordinator I:
Associate degree in a medical laboratory technology, medical laboratory science or clinical laboratory science with four (4) years of laboratory training or experience, or both in nonwaived testing, in the designated specialty/sub-specialty area OR
Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science (transcripts will be reviewed to determine eligibility) with two (2) years of laboratory training or experience, or both in nonwaived testing, in the designated specialty/sub-specialty area.
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 two (2) years of experience in that discipline is required.
Technical Coordinator II:
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 certification (MLS or categorical).
Two (2) years’ experience in nonwaived testing in the designated specialty/sub-specialty area.
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 four (4) years of experience in that discipline is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience.
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Skills Required
- Associate degree in medical laboratory technology, medical laboratory science, or clinical laboratory science, plus four years of laboratory training or experience, or both, in nonwaived testing within the designated specialty or subspecialty.
- Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological science, with two years of laboratory training or experience, or both, in nonwaived testing within the designated specialty or subspecialty.
- For certain specialty disciplines without available certification, a bachelor's degree and two years of experience in the applicable discipline.
- Foreign-educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF or another nationally recognized credentialing agency.
- Additional related education and/or experience.
- Excellent reading, writing, math, oral communication, organizational, problem-solving, multitasking, and basic computer skills.
- Ability to pass an onsite competency evaluation or department assessment.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing resources such as the MyWell-Being program, condition-management tools, and an Employee Assistance Program provide accessible support and rewards. Feedback suggests these programs enhance day-to-day experience and complement core benefits.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage includes multiple medical plan choices, dental and vision options, and company-paid disability and life insurance, forming a comprehensive package. Feedback suggests the breadth of coverage accommodates varied family needs.
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