Clinical Lab Assistant
Sonora Quest Laboratories
Summary
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.
Job description
Position Summary
This position assists technical lab staff and may be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the department, preparation of samples for analytical testing, and may perform waived and/or limited moderate complexity testing if CLIA minimum requirements are met or as approved by the CLIA Medical Director. This position reports to department leadership and takes direction from higher-level technical personnel.
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 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be 18 years or older if performing phlebotomy
- Position may require DHS Fingerprinting Certification or ability to obtain fingerprint certification
- Dependent on department/location, must possess a valid state driver's license in the state of employment and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy
- Phlebotomy/CLA certification as defined by state regulations
- Previous clinical laboratory experience (preferred)
- Successful completion of a laboratory assistant program (preferred)
- Basic knowledge of specimen requirements and handling (preferred)
- Knowledge of medical terminology (preferred)
- Additional related education and/or experience (preferred)
Company overview
Sonora Quest Laboratories is a leading clinical diagnostics company and one of the nation's largest integrated laboratory systems. Established as a joint venture between Banner Health and Quest Diagnostics, the company operates primarily in Arizona with headquarters in Phoenix. With approximately 3,200-3,900 employees, Sonora Quest serves over 22,000 patients daily through more than 75 patient service centers across the state. The company offers a comprehensive test menu encompassing routine blood tests, molecular diagnostics, prescription drug monitoring, genetic and genomic testing, women's health services, and pathology testing. As an accredited laboratory by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), Sonora Quest maintains the highest standards of quality and accuracy in diagnostic testing. The company also provides innovative direct-to-consumer services through its My Lab ReQuest™ platform, allowing patients to order certain tests without physician referrals. With its extensive network, advanced technology, and commitment to patient-centered care, Sonora Quest Laboratories plays a critical role in Arizona's healthcare ecosystem, performing over 100 million diagnostic tests annually to support clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.