Medical Lab Tech - Non Cert - PD
About The Position
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Department: Laboratory Works under the supervision of the Section Supervisor or Lead. Under general supervision, contributes to the quality of laboratory testing by preparing, pouring, sterilizing media, setting up cultures and staining for interpretation by the Clinical Laboratory Scientists, organizing and processing specimens on automated equipment and instruments and by performing preventative maintenance and instrument checks. Performs other duties as assigned. Assists physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients by performing tests, under supervision, following established laboratory procedures. Performs preventative maintenance on instruments and does instrument function checks to ensure Instruments are reliable and accurate. Uses the laboratory computers in various aspects of testing and reporting. Receives and/or collects specimens directly from the patient and prepares the specimens for analysis. Ensures media and reagents are available for use by the Clinical Laboratory Scientists by preparing, pouring and sterilizing media. Assists the Clinical Laboratory Scientist in patient testing by setting up cultures and staining slides, and other duties as assigned. Ensures the laboratory equipment is functioning properly by monitoring and recording operational data from freezers, refrigerators, water baths and other equipment as needed or required. Assists physicians in the accurate diagnosis of patients by verifying all results with a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Adheres to the established safety procedures and reports any unsafe conditions immediately to the Supervisor or Department Head. Applies the Hospital’s Policies and Procedures regarding guest relations. Performs other duties as assigned or required. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Salinas Valley Health, formerly Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, founded in 1953, is the cornerstone of what would eventually become Salinas Valley Health. Today, we serve thousands of individuals and families just like you throughout the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the-art technology to improve your health and well-being. In many cases this provides you and your family the opportunity to receive specialized care right here in your own community, without the need for travel. Our 263-bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,036 people and has a medical staff of more than 300 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care. Please apply internally via Job Hub.
Requirements
- Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a high school education or GED. Some college education is desirable.
- Previous experience as a Laboratory Technician is preferred.
- Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards preferred.
Responsibilities
- contributes to the quality of laboratory testing by preparing, pouring, sterilizing media, setting up cultures and staining for interpretation by the Clinical Laboratory Scientists, organizing and processing specimens on automated equipment and instruments and by performing preventative maintenance and instrument checks
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Assists physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients by performing tests, under supervision, following established laboratory procedures
- Performs preventative maintenance on instruments and does instrument function checks to ensure Instruments are reliable and accurate
- Uses the laboratory computers in various aspects of testing and reporting
- Receives and/or collects specimens directly from the patient and prepares the specimens for analysis
- Ensures media and reagents are available for use by the Clinical Laboratory Scientists by preparing, pouring and sterilizing media
- Assists the Clinical Laboratory Scientist in patient testing by setting up cultures and staining slides, and other duties as assigned
- Ensures the laboratory equipment is functioning properly by monitoring and recording operational data from freezers, refrigerators, water baths and other equipment as needed or required
- Assists physicians in the accurate diagnosis of patients by verifying all results with a Clinical Laboratory Scientist
- Adheres to the established safety procedures and reports any unsafe conditions immediately to the Supervisor or Department Head
- Applies the Hospital’s Policies and Procedures regarding guest relations
- Performs other duties as assigned or required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
