Medical Lab Tech

AHMC Healthcare • South El Monte, CA

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About The Position

Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures.

Requirements

• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Current Medical Laboratory Technician license from the State of California Department of Health Services.
• Minimum1 years experience as a Medical LaboratoryTechnician in a licensed and accredited Acute Care Facility preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• As a generalist; performs all routine and other procedures.
• Correct procedures done and 100% accuracy within procedure limits, and turnaround as stated in the procedure manual.
• Pending lists are reviewed with proper hand off to the next shift.
• Follows policies for specimen rejection.
• Works only within the scope of training and regulation.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the CLS in charge, supervisor or Director.
• Sets priorities for the workload to assure that we meet out TAT standards for our ER Initiative and morning draws.
• Help with venipuncture and specimen processing when needed.
• 100% compliance with QC protocols for running controls and accepting results.
• The CLS supervisor/director is always notified of out of control, discrepant or unexpected results in a timely manner.
• Records are accurate and up to date.
• Maintains inventory of reagents and supplies.
• Troubleshoots with the help of the hotline.
• Troubleshoots with the instrument manual.
• Able to independently detect and resolve instrument issues.
• Offers to assist in instrument repairs. e) 100% compliance with instrument maintenance procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability and willingness to Performance Standard perform clerical functions at the reception area.
• Able to log in specimens without errors.
• All tests completed are properly charged.
• Maintains records in the Laboratory accurately and to Joint Commission Standards.
• Checks in Pathology specimens, corrects any incomplete orders and verifies proper preservatives.
• Familiar with all pertinent computer procedures and contingency procedures
• Verifies that all assigned work is completed 100% of the time. Work under the supervision of a Clinical laboratory Scientist.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree