Medical Laboratory Technician

sjgov•Stockton, CA

About The Position

San Joaquin General Hospital is hiring one Medical Laboratory Technician and establishing an eligible list for future vacancies. The technician performs waived and moderately complex laboratory testing and supports accurate, timely reporting of results. Duties include preparing and maintaining instruments, performing quality control and patient testing, interpreting results, troubleshooting problems, supporting quality assurance and inventory, and helping validate new reagents, controls, tests, and instruments in accordance with applicable regulations. The role may also include duties performed by lower-level laboratory staff and assisting with staff training and orientation. Applicants must hold a Medical Laboratory Technician license issued by the California Department of Health. The position requires clinical laboratory knowledge, accuracy in testing and specimen collection, effective communication and collaboration, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Work may involve weekends or nights, working alone, and exposure to noise and other environmental conditions.

Requirements

Possession of a Medical Laboratory Technician license issued by the State of California Department of Health.
Knowledge of clinical terminology, laboratory methods and procedures, common laboratory equipment, and accepted safety procedures, including Standard Precautions.
Knowledge of specimen requirements and stability; test reading; identification and evaluation of standard and abnormal reactions or results; and the clinical significance of tests.
Knowledge of arithmetic calculations and measurements and HIPAA compliance.
Ability to perform a variety of waived and moderately complex laboratory tests and procedures skillfully and accurately.
Ability to collect patient specimens with skill, patience, and tact.
Ability to train others in technical laboratory procedures and equipment use.
Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and follow written and oral technical directions.
Ability to cooperate effectively with organizations, departments, and staff, and to recognize and be sensitive to cultural differences.
Ability to maintain records and prepare technical, factual reports of test results.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with providers, staff, and clients; promote excellent customer service; and use related computer software.

Responsibilities

Perform waived and moderately complex laboratory tests and procedures accurately and in accordance with established procedures.
Start up, calibrate, and maintain instruments; conduct correlation studies and quality control; perform patient testing; interpret results; and troubleshoot problems.
Support quality assurance by investigating issues, identifying root causes, and implementing process improvements with supervisors and coworkers.
Maintain adequate inventory.
Assist with validation of new reagents, controls, tests, and instruments in compliance with local, State, and Federal regulations.
Perform related duties of lower-level laboratory staff as assigned.
Assist with training and orientation of new staff within the scope of work.
Perform other related duties as assigned.