<p>Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, a 217-bed acute care hospital in Glendale, Arizona, is recruiting a Lab Assistant II to join its clinical laboratory team. This role supports a full-service hospital recognized for advanced cardiovascular, orthopedic, obstetrics, and emergency care services that have anchored the northwest Phoenix metro community since 1988. The position combines hands-on phlebotomy, specimen processing, CLIA-waived testing, and microbiology support in a high-volume, collaborative laboratory environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>217-bed acute care hospital with established service lines in cardiovascular care, orthopedics, obstetrics, and emergency medicine</li> <li>Performs venipuncture and phlebotomy across inpatient and outpatient populations</li> <li>Specimen receipt, registration, distribution, and billing functions integral to daily workflow</li> <li>Conducts CLIA-waived laboratory testing as requested</li> <li>Assists with microbiology specimen processing and plating</li> <li>Operates basic laboratory equipment, computers, and medical/laboratory information systems</li> <li>High-volume setting requiring accurate data entry, multi-tasking, and strict attention to specimen integrity and chain-of-custody protocols</li> <li>Collaborative team environment working alongside laboratory colleagues, nurses, and other healthcare professionals</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Minimum education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in a laboratory or medical-related field from an accredited institution preferred</li> <li>Minimum experience: 1 year of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program</li> <li>Phlebotomy certification required where mandated by Arizona state law; national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT, or equivalent preferred</li> <li>Basic laboratory computer and laboratory information system (LIS) experience preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated proficiency in specimen handling, pre-analytical variable awareness, medical terminology, and laboratory measurements</li> <li>Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills suited to a high-volume, multi-priority clinical laboratory</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Glendale sits in the northwest corridor of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, offering residents a lower cost of living relative to many Sun Belt metros while maintaining easy access to the full amenities of a major urban center. The region is known for year-round sunshine, a robust outdoor recreation scene including hiking in the White Tank Mountains and access to Lake Pleasant, and a strong network of public and private schools. Professional sports, a thriving arts and dining culture, and proximity to Scottsdale and Tempe make the west Valley an attractive destination for healthcare professionals at any career stage.</p>