Urgent Care Medical Laboratory Technician (3, 12hr days/week)

San Ysidro Health•Chula Vista, CA

About The Position

Under general and medical supervision, the Medical Laboratory Technician performs 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 periodic preventive maintenance, as well as clear communication with medical staff, clients, and patients. The position performs proficiency testing and quality-control functions; operates and troubleshoots instruments; receives, collects, processes, and verifies specimens and patient information; enters testing data; maintains equipment, supplies, records, and a clean work area; and responds to unacceptable results and specimen issues. The technician also handles calls from offices requesting results, checks pending orders at the end of each shift, follows laboratory safety standards, and may travel to other clinics based on business needs. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Complete a minimum six-month clinical training program approved by LFS, resulting in a current California State (CDPH) Medical Laboratory Technician License.
Hold an associate degree or have 60 semester units, or equivalent quarter units, in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science.
Have a current California State (CDPH) Medical Laboratory Technician License.
Have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
Have excellent interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Be familiar with and have experience working 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.
Be proficient in medical terminology and have basic computer skills and literacy.
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and appropriateness when working with others, respect for diversity, and the ability to work well in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Have strong attention to detail and outstanding organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Perform proficiency testing and monitor quality-control functions for waived and moderately complex tests, including tests that do not require microscopic analysis, with the stated exception for urinalysis microscopic examination.
Demonstrate competency in instrument operation, troubleshoot issues, and follow through with service repair technicians to ensure instruments are functioning in a timely manner.
Receive, collect, and process samples; verify patient information, billing orders, specimen quantities, and storage requirements.
Enter patient testing data accurately and document corrections appropriately to meet established turnaround times.
Perform scheduled periodic equipment maintenance and keep equipment and work areas clean and in proper working order.
Order, label, maintain inventory of, and put away supplies at their proper storage 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 them to a CLS or immediate supervisor.
Follow laboratory safety standards, including use of personal protective equipment.
Answer phone calls from offices requesting results.
Maintain an organized and clean work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.