Medical Laboratory Technician
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Technician performs pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to support health care providers in diagnosing, treating, monitoring, and preventing disease. The role performs basic laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, and waived or moderate-complexity testing as classified under CLIA, and reports results accurately and promptly. When assigned to Transfusion Service, the technician performs moderate-complexity testing within the scope of licensure and may manage blood inventory, prepare blood products, and issue products for transfusion. The technician follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and maintain safety and reliability. Under the stated scope, an MLT may perform and report waived or moderate-complexity tests, but not high-complexity testing. Microscopic analysis and immunohematology procedures are excluded, except for blood smear reviews other than manual leukocyte differentials, microscopic urinalysis, and moderate-complexity blood typing such as automated ABO/Rh and antibody screen testing.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or completion of a Medical Laboratory Technician program.
- California 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.
- Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and exercise sound judgment and problem-solving relevant to assigned duties.
- Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
- Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring patient privacy and safety.
- Ability to use computers, including Microsoft Office, electronic mail, and the internet.
Responsibilities
- Perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens.
- Perform basic laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, and waived or moderate-complexity testing within the scope of licensure.
- Report laboratory results accurately and in a timely manner.
- When assigned to Transfusion Service, perform moderate-complexity testing within scope of license, manage blood inventory, prepare blood products, and issue blood products for transfusion.
- Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and maintain safety and reliability.
- Organize and prioritize duties to complete assigned work within expected time frames.
- Respond appropriately to workload fluctuations, unexpected equipment or information-system problems, shift hand-offs, STAT orders, specimen integrity issues, and pending logs or priority assignments.
- Interact compassionately and effectively with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
