Medical Lab Tech

Paradise Valley Hospital•National City, CA

1d•$25 - $34

About The Position

Paradise Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Medical Lab Tech to perform clinical laboratory tests or examinations classified as waived or moderate complexity under applicable CLIA and California requirements, but not high-complexity testing. The employee may report test results and must perform work consistent with their education, training, experience, and technical abilities. The role involves following laboratory procedures for specimen collection, processing, analysis, and reporting; adhering to quality-control requirements; identifying and addressing problems that could affect test performance; maintaining instruments and equipment; and verifying patient-result accuracy before release. The position may also include venipuncture or capillary puncture across age groups, assisting with laboratory policies and procedures, and serving as Lead Tech in the absence of a supervisor. MLTs may not perform specified microscopic or immunohematology procedures, manual leukocyte differentials, donor/recipient compatibility testing, or other high-complexity tests. This is a full-time, day-shift position. Paradise Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a benefits package, with estimated total compensation of $25.00 to $34.05. The exact starting compensation depends on factors such as skills, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Requirements

ASCP certification or equivalent is required.
Associate degree or at least 60 semester units in a laboratory science field, including required coursework in biological sciences, chemistry, and biology.
Military training must be reflected on an official transcript from an accredited military college.
Active California Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) license is required.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of hospital laboratory work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform waived or moderate-complexity clinical laboratory tests or examinations and report results; do not perform high-complexity testing.
Follow laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
Follow established quality-control policies and document corrective actions when test systems deviate from performance specifications.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance, correct them when appropriate, or promptly notify the immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
Perform and document instrument and equipment maintenance daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed.
Review patient-result accuracy before releasing or reporting results.
Recognize age-specific differences in expected results from newborns through geriatric patients.
Test proficiency-testing samples in the same manner as patient samples and do not collaborate with other laboratories before reporting proficiency-testing results to the appropriate agencies.
Perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on patients from newborn to geriatric age groups when required.
Assist in developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
Follow department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned or identified as Lead Tech and assume responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.