Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Hematology/Blood Bank)
Veterans Health Administration · Phoenix, AZ
- EmployerVeterans Health Administration
- LocationPhoenix, AZ
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted30+ days ago
- Requisition884113700
- ProfessionMedical Laboratory Scientist
About this role
Veterans Health Administration is hiring a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Hematology/Blood Bank) in Phoenix, AZ. The employer published a pay range of $108k–$140k per year, and the listing is for a full-time position. We list it here with the published pay so you can compare it with other medical laboratory scientist roles before you apply.
Medical laboratory scientists run and validate tests on patient samples and report results to clinicians.
Duties from the announcement
Duties may include, but are not limited to: Performs a broad range of standard, advanced, and complex laboratory procedures, recognizes deviations from expected results, analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles, and recognizes and communicates predefined critical results to appropriate staff. Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens, understands specimen requirements, and accounts for physiologic processes that may affect specimen analysis. Maintains laboratory equipment and documents maintenance according to laboratory policies and procedures.
Duties as listed in the USAJobs announcement, a U.S. government posting.
How this pay compares
The midpoint of this range, $59.61 per hour, is 51% above the median of 294 Lab Scientist postings with published pay across the US ($39.46 per hour).
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Phoenix, AZ at a glance
- $30.04/hrmedian pay, Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area
- $24–$40middle half of earners, per hour
- 103price level, U.S. = 100
- 22hospitals listed by CMS in Phoenix
- The metro median is in line with the Arizona statewide median of $30.04 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour.
- Adjusted for local prices, a $30.04 median hour in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler buys what $29.08 buys at the national price level.
- Federal per diem for travel assignments in Phoenix: $160 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals.
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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024), BEA regional price parities, CMS hospital directory, HRSA shortage areas, GSA per diem, state licensing boards. These are area figures, not this employer’s offer.
What do medical laboratory scientists get paid at other employers in Arizona?
- Laboratory Sciences of Arizona, LLCPhoenix, AZ$38.60/hr
- CommonSpirit HealthPHOENIX, AZ$38.45/hr
- Cosmic Healthcare, LLCPhoenix, AZ$31.25/hr
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Get the free pay reportFree for candidates · email onlyTypical requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or a related science
- ASCP certification (MLS)
- State license in some states
General requirements for this profession. Check the exact requirements with your recruiter.
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