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Job Description: Job Description Prescott Valley, Arizona, United StatesPosition Title: Laboratory Technician About Optima Medical Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 30 locations and over 130+ medical providers, who care for more than 200,000 patients statewide. Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona by helping communities "Live Better, Live Longer" through personalized healthcare, with a focus on preventing the nations top leading causes of death. We go beyond primary care with a full spectrum of services including cardiovascular health services, behavioral health, allergy testing and immunotherapy, in-house lab testing, imaging, chronic disease management, and other specialty health services. We aspire to aid the growth of our company by welcoming the most qualified and deserving candidates aboard. Job Summary Perform routine, complex, and high-complexity laboratory testing in accordance with established laboratory procedures, CLIA requirements for nonwaived testing personnel, supports all phases of laboratory operations, including pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic processes, to ensure accurate, timely, and reliable patient test results. This position may perform testing within multiple laboratory disciplines, including chemistry, hematology, toxicology, and molecular diagnostics. Personnel assigned to perform high-complexity molecular testing, PGX (pharmacogenomic) testing, and/or toxicology confirmation testing utilizing the Shimadzu LC-MS/MS analyzer must meet applicable CLIA requirements, complete required training, and demonstrate competency prior to independently performing patient testing. Job Duties and Responsibilities Provide oversight for a Technical Supervisor for Molecular and Toxicology testing.Determine specimen acceptability according to established laboratory criteria.Perform specimen accessioning, processing, preparation, and storage according to laboratory procedures. Maintain proper specimen identification, integrity, and documentation throughout the testing process.Follow established procedures to ensure compliance with CLIA pre-analytic quality requirements.Perform routine, complex, and high-complexity laboratory testing according to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Perform molecular testing, PGX testing, and toxicology confirmation testing when qualified and authorized.Perform toxicology confirmation testing utilizing the Shimadzu LC-MS/MS analyzer and LabSolutions Insight Software including specimen preparation, analysis, quality control review, and troubleshooting.Perform molecular laboratory procedures including nucleic acid extraction and preparation of patient samples for PGX testing.Prepare, evaluate, and utilize reagents, calibrators, controls, and testing technical judgment to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve analytical and instrument issues.Perform, review and document Calibrations and Quality ControlReview and report accurate laboratory results within established turnaround times. Instrumentation and Quality Assurance Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation including Molecular platforms, Shimadzu LC-MS/MS, and all other supplemental instruments in those departments.Perform and document maintenance and instrument function checks.Monitor quality control performance daily and monthly, and take appropriate action when quality standards are not met.Participate in quality assurance activities, proficiency testing, and continuous improvement initiatives. Laboratory Operations and Workflow Support Maintain adequate inventory of reagents, supplies, and consumables.Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory workspace.Support efficient laboratory workflow and assist with process improvement laboratory procedures to ensure accurate and timely patient testing. Safety and Regulatory Compliance Maintain a safe work environment by following biosafety, chemical hygiene, and infection prevention p