Medical Laboratory Technician

NAU aims to be the nation’s preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at the Flagstaff Mountain campus with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

Northern Arizona University's Campus Health Services is hiring one (1) Medical Lab Technician. Under general supervision, this position performs routine tests in medical laboratory to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, ensuring validity and accuracy of test results. This position also processes specimens for testing and dispatch. Maintains, operates, and troubleshoots equipment. Performs a variety of clerical duties for the laboratory staff. This position reports to the CHS Laboratory & Radiology Manager.

Testing, Quality Control, and Maintenance - 60%

• Performs a full range of clinical laboratory tests and examinations in all sections of the laboratory.
• Performs routine tests in the medical laboratory to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, ensuring validity and accuracy of test results.
• Follows established laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analysis, and reporting.
• Maintains, operates, and troubleshoots equipment.

Clerical - 20%

• Maintains records of patient results.
• Provides clerical support for laboratory staff including incoming and outgoing lab reports, making copies, maintaining and organizing filing systems, and end of the month statistical reports.

Specimen Collection and Processing - 10%

• Draws intravenous and peripheral blood. Collects samples from patients; evaluates specimens received for testing to determine suitability for testing; notifies physicians or nurse practitioners of rejected specimens. Prepares and processes laboratory samples using established protocols.

Customer Service - 5%

• Greets patients, answers questions for both provider and patients.
• Answers and fields phone calls for both provider and patients.

Other - 5%

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

Work environment is primarily in the Campus Health Laboratory. This position requires sitting, standing, kneeling, and walking while working with equipment. Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer and performing clerical duties. The ability to lift 20 lbs. May have to work and/or travel across campus as part of the duties of the lab.

• Associate's degree in Lab Science or Medical Lab Technology from an accredited institution.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Phlebotomy experience preferred.

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols and procedures.
• Possess strong problem solving, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
• Skill in record maintenance and record reviews.
• Skill in both verbal and written communication.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to prepare and process laboratory samples using established protocols.
• Ability to perform a range of clinical lab tests, chemical analyses, and biological samples.
• Ability to draw intravenous and peripheral blood.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to handle emergent and/or potentially critical situations with accuracy, speed, and diplomacy.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary range begins at $38,628. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The incumbent is eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time according to University policy. Further, the employee must submit timesheets that accurately reflect all hours worked.

This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human Resources benefits website. Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date.

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

January 6, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

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