<p>Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital — a specialized heart and vascular facility in Phoenix, AZ operating since 1998 — is recruiting an experienced Medical Laboratory Technician II (MLT II) to join its clinical laboratory team. This role carries advanced clinical and operational responsibilities within a hospital recognized as one of the region's leading centers for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular and vascular disease. The position offers a collaborative environment supported by experienced physicians and some of the most advanced cardiac diagnostic equipment available, making it a strong fit for an MLT ready to step into a resource and leadership role within the lab.</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>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Specialized cardiac and vascular hospital environment — laboratory work directly supports a high-acuity cardiovascular patient population</li> <li>Processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens across the full scope of hospital laboratory services</li> <li>Reviews and reports lab results with accountability for accuracy and turnaround</li> <li>Performs operational duties including routine maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment</li> <li>Serves as a resource and subject-matter expert to other laboratory personnel</li> <li>Advanced operational responsibilities include billing and inventory management, equipment selection, validation and implementation, and document control (SOPs)</li> <li>Leads or contributes to training and competency assessment for lab staff</li> <li>Participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives</li> <li>Authorized to perform complex (high-complexity) testing per CLIA regulations (42 CFR 493.1489)</li> <li>Hospital has been at the forefront of evidence-based cardiovascular treatment and research since 1998</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Associate's degree or equivalent; graduate of an accredited school of medical laboratory technology — meets CLIA high-complexity testing criteria (42 CFR 493.1489, Jan. 24, 2003)</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of experience as a medical laboratory technician</li> <li>Current registration with an approved certifying agency: ASCP, NCA, AMT, or equivalent</li> <li>Active state licensure as required by Arizona law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Phoenix, Arizona is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States, offering a dynamic blend of urban amenities, year-round sunshine, and outdoor recreation — from desert hiking and golf to professional sports and a thriving arts and dining scene. The greater Phoenix metro provides a wide range of neighborhoods to suit varying lifestyles and budgets, with highly rated suburban school districts and convenient access to Scottsdale, Tempe, and Chandler. For clinicians seeking a warm-weather, low-cost-of-living alternative to coastal cities, Phoenix consistently ranks among the most livable large metros in the country.</p>