Medical Laboratory Technician

Sutter Health • Tracy, CA

7h • $49 - $61

About The Position

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: STCH-Sutter Tracy Community Hosp Position Overview: Performs pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to aid health care providers in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease. Performs basic Laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control and waived or moderate complexity testing (as classified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment - CLIA). Reports lab results in a timely and accurate manner. If assigned to the Transfusion Service, performs moderate complexity testing within scope of license and other duties such as blood inventory management, blood product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure patient privacy and maintain the highest level of safety and reliability in testing. May perform clinical laboratory tests or examinations classified as waived or of moderate complexity under CLIA, but not high complexity, and may report the test results.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or completion of a Medical Laboratory Technician program
• CA Licensed Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
• Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in one or more assigned clinical specialty areas; examples: Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology (no microscopy), Urinalysis (no microscopy) and Coagulation.
• Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected time-frames
• Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and problem solving relevant to assigned duties.
• Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors
• Ability to appropriately respond to: 1) fluctuations in volume; 2) unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure; 3) shift-to-shift hand-offs; 4) STAT test orders; 5) specimen integrity issues 6) regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.
• Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
• Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.
• Ability to use computers, including Microsoft Office suite, electronic mail, internet, etc.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to aid health care providers in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease.
• Performs basic Laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control and waived or moderate complexity testing (as classified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment - CLIA).
• Reports lab results in a timely and accurate manner.
• If assigned to the Transfusion Service, performs moderate complexity testing within scope of license and other duties such as blood inventory management, blood product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion.
• Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure patient privacy and maintain the highest level of safety and reliability in testing.
• May perform clinical laboratory tests or examinations classified as waived or of moderate complexity under CLIA, but not high complexity, and may report the test results.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees