Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona is recruiting an experienced Medical Laboratory Technician II to join its specialized cardiovascular-focused laboratory team. Operating since 1998, this dedicated heart and vascular hospital is recognized as one of the region's leading centers for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac and vascular disease, deploying advanced equipment and evidence-based protocols. This role carries expanded clinical and operational responsibilities beyond standard bench work, making it a strong fit for an MLT ready to step into a resource and leadership capacity within a high-complexity testing environment.
Perks and Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA) and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program 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
- Full-spectrum specimen processing and testing across all laboratory specimen types in a high-complexity testing environment meeting CLIA 42 CFR 493.1489 standards
- Advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment, with responsibility for equipment selection, validation, and implementation
- Acts as a clinical and operational resource to other laboratory personnel, including training and competency assessment
- Involvement in quality and performance improvement initiatives, document control (SOPs), and billing and inventory management
- Opportunity to perform complex testing within a specialized cardiovascular and vascular disease diagnostic setting
- Hospital recognized since 1998 as a regional leader in heart and vascular disease diagnosis and treatment, utilizing some of the most advanced equipment and techniques available
- Highly trained, evidence-based clinical staff with a focus on personalized patient care
Qualifications
- Associate's degree or equivalent experience; graduate of an accredited school of medical laboratory technology or equivalent program meeting CLIA high-complexity testing criteria (42 CFR 493.1489)
- 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 offers a compelling combination of year-round sunshine, a low cost of living relative to other major metros, and a thriving cultural and outdoor scene. The greater Phoenix area provides access to world-class hiking, golf, and desert recreation, along with strong public and private school options, a robust restaurant and arts community, and easy connectivity via Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. For clinicians seeking a dynamic Sun Belt city with room to grow professionally and personally, Phoenix consistently ranks among the most livable large metros in the country.