Med Tech

Jacob Healthcare Center • San Diego, CA

4d • $0 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist analyzes biological samples to support diagnosis or treatment and performs laboratory testing in accordance with established protocols and performance standards. The role verifies and records test results, assesses specimen validity, communicates recollection procedures when specimens are rejected, and labels and organizes tests for retrieval. It also includes identifying and addressing laboratory equipment issues and maintaining facility and equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, and established policies and procedures.

The position participates in department projects and continuing education, including required safety and infection-control training. It follows safety, sanitation, confidentiality, and resident-rights procedures, maintains supplies and equipment, reports hazards and malfunctions, and carries out other assigned facility maintenance activities. The role works throughout the facility and may involve interruptions, emergency call-backs, work outside normal hours, weekends and holidays, other shifts, and temporary work in other positions.

Requirements

• Experience in microbiology culture processing, work-up, and reporting.
• Experience with molecular and serology rapid and batch testing.
• Experience with mycobacteriology and mycology procedures.
• B.A./B.S. or equivalent in Medical Technology or a related clinical field.
• Valid state Clinical Lab Scientist license.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain supplies, equipment, and work areas, and minimize waste and misuse of equipment.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel and seek out and incorporate new methods and principles into existing practices.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests using established protocols and accurately log results.
• Conduct analyses in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, blood bank, and microbiology according to expected performance standards.
• Determine specimen validity within 20 minutes of receipt and inform patients of recollection protocols when specimens are rejected.
• Identify, diagnose, and repair laboratory equipment issues; verify test results against specimens.
• Label and organize tests so they can be readily retrieved.
• Participate in department studies and projects, educational classes, on-the-job training, workshops, seminars, and required OSHA and CDC training.
• Follow fire safety, sanitation, infection-control, universal-precaution, hand-washing, hazardous-material, and personal protective equipment procedures.
• Maintain clean, safe, orderly work and facility areas; report hazardous conditions, defective equipment, and missing or improperly labeled hazardous-chemical containers.
• Maintain supplies and equipment, inform the supervisor of supply needs, report malfunctions, clean and store equipment, and assist with moving heavy equipment and supplies as directed.
• Receive and follow maintenance schedules and instructions and perform assigned routine or unscheduled facility, grounds, and equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and personal and property rights, knock before entering rooms, and inform residents when their belongings must be moved.
• Turn in found articles to the supervisor.
• Work beyond normal hours, on weekends and holidays, on other shifts or in other positions when necessary, and respond to emergency call-backs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time