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.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Specialized cardiac and vascular hospital environment — laboratory work directly supports a high-acuity cardiovascular patient population
- Processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens across the full scope of hospital laboratory services
- Reviews and reports lab results with accountability for accuracy and turnaround
- Performs operational duties including routine maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment
- Serves as a resource and subject-matter expert to other laboratory personnel
- Advanced operational responsibilities include billing and inventory management, equipment selection, validation and implementation, and document control (SOPs)
- Leads or contributes to training and competency assessment for lab staff
- Participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives
- Authorized to perform complex (high-complexity) testing per CLIA regulations (42 CFR 493.1489)
- Hospital has been at the forefront of evidence-based cardiovascular treatment and research since 1998
Qualifications
- 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)
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a medical laboratory technician
- Current registration with an approved certifying agency: ASCP, NCA, AMT, or equivalent
- Active state licensure as required by Arizona law
About the Community
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.