<p>Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona is recruiting an experienced Medical Laboratory Technician II (MLT II) to join its hospital laboratory team. Established in 1961, St. Joseph's is a full-service acute care facility anchored by a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the Carondelet Neurological Institute, and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center — making this a high-acuity, high-volume laboratory environment with broad specimen and testing complexity. The MLT II role carries advanced clinical and operational responsibilities, including instrumentation troubleshooting, quality improvement, and serving as a resource to peers, making it a strong fit for an experienced technician ready to step into a senior contributor role.</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 (EAP) 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>Full-spectrum specimen processing and testing across all laboratory disciplines</li> <li>Authorized to perform high-complexity testing meeting CLIA regulatory standards (42 CFR 493.1489)</li> <li>Advanced instrumentation responsibilities: routine maintenance, operational duties, and complex troubleshooting of laboratory equipment</li> <li>Acts as a senior resource and subject-matter expert for other laboratory personnel</li> <li>Extended scope includes billing and inventory management, equipment selection, validation, and implementation</li> <li>Document control responsibilities including standard operating procedure (SOP) management</li> <li>Training and competency assessment of laboratory staff; participation in quality and performance improvement initiatives</li> <li>Hospital services supported include Level I Trauma, Comprehensive Stroke, cardiology, orthopedics, emergency medicine, labor and delivery, neurology, and joint replacement — representing a wide and demanding laboratory referral base</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Associate's degree or equivalent from an accredited school of medical laboratory technology (meets CLIA high-complexity testing criteria per 42 CFR 493.1489)</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of experience as a medical laboratory technician</li> <li>Current certification from 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>Tucson is Arizona's second-largest city, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Sonoran Desert and ringed by five mountain ranges — offering year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, cycling, and birding in Saguaro National Park and the Santa Catalina Mountains. The city combines a low cost of living relative to other major Southwest metros with a vibrant arts scene, a diverse culinary culture, and the intellectual energy of the University of Arizona. Tucson's sunny climate, affordable housing, and proximity to both Phoenix and the Mexican border make it a compelling destination for healthcare professionals seeking quality of life alongside a high-acuity practice environment.</p>