Urgent Care Medical Laboratory Technician (3, 12hr days/week)
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Technician works under general and medical supervision, performing waived and moderately complex laboratory tests as defined by CLIA regulations. The role carries out clinical laboratory procedures in Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, and coagulation to provide timely, accurate, and meaningful results. It also requires knowledge of quality control, instrument calibration, and scheduled preventive maintenance, along with clear communication with medical staff, clients, and patients. The technician receives, collects, and processes samples; verifies patient and order information; enters test results; maintains laboratory equipment, records, inventory, and a clean work area; and responds to quality or specimen issues. The role follows laboratory safety standards and may require travel to other clinics based on business needs.
Requirements
- Complete a minimum six-month clinical training program approved by LFS resulting in a current California State (CDPH) Medical Laboratory Technician License.
- Associate degree or 60 semester units, or equivalent quarter units, in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science.
- Current California State (CDPH) Medical Laboratory Technician License.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in medical terminology and basic computer skills and literacy.
- Ability to work well in fast-paced, dynamic environments and demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity.
- Strong attention to detail and outstanding organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual ability.
- Familiarity and experience with laboratory instruments such as ISTAT, Piccolo, chemistry analyzers, Coulter or other CBC instruments, urinalysis instruments such as Clinitek or Siemens urine analyzers, and/or Coagu-Check instruments.
Responsibilities
- Perform proficiency testing and monitor quality control for waived and moderately complex tests, including tests that do not require microscopic analysis, with the stated exception for urinalysis microscopic examination.
- Demonstrate competency with instrument operation, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with service repair technicians to ensure instruments are functioning promptly.
- Receive, collect, and process samples; verify patient information, billing orders, specimen quantity, and storage requirements.
- Accurately enter patient testing data and document corrections to meet established turnaround times.
- Perform scheduled periodic maintenance to keep equipment in proper working order and maintain a clean work area.
- Order, label, maintain inventory of, and store supplies at their proper temperatures.
- Archive and file quality-control data, patient logs, instrument maintenance records, temperature records, specimen-rejection records, and instrument-troubleshooting records.
- Check pending orders at the end of each shift and notify nursing staff or providers about specimens submitted without test orders.
- Respond to unacceptable results and take appropriate action to resolve discrepancies or specimen problems, or refer issues to a CLS or immediate supervisor.
- Adhere to laboratory safety standards, including use of personal protective equipment.
- Answer calls from offices requesting results.
- Maintain an organized and clean work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
