Laboratory Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum 6-month clinical training program approved by LFS resulting in Current California State (CDPH) Medical Laboratory Technician License.
• Associate degree or 60 semester or equivalent quarter units in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science.
• Current California State (CDPH) Medical Laboratory Technician License.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity and experience working with various laboratory instruments such as ISTAT; Piccolo; Chemistry Analyzer; Coulter or any CBC instruments; Urinalysis instruments, such as Clinitek or Seimens Urine analyzer; and/or Coagu-Check instruments.
• Proficient in medical terminology.
• Basic computer skills and literacy.
• Demonstrate ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate in working with others.
• Ability to work well in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Demonstrate respect for diversity.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs.
• Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Proficiency testing and monitor quality control functions for waived and moderately complex tests and tests that do not require microscopic analysis such as CBC differential count except for UA microscopic examination.
• Demonstrate the required competency with instrument operation, and able to troubleshoot and follow through with service repair technician to ensure instrument is functioning in a timely manner.
• Receive, collect, and process samples, verifying patient information, billing order, specimen amount, and storage requirements.
• Accurately enter patient testing data and document corrections appropriately to meet established turnaround times.
• Maintain equipment in proper working order by performing periodic maintenance as scheduled and maintain a clean work area.
• Perform ordering, labeling, maintaining inventory supply, and putting away supplies to their proper storage temperature.
• Perform archiving, filing QC data, patient logs, instrument maintenance records, temperature, specimen rejection, and instrument troubleshooting.
• Check pending list order at the end of each shift and notify nursing or providers for specimens submitted without a test order.
• Respond to unacceptable results and takes appropriate action necessary to resolve discrepancies or problems with specimens and/or refer problems to CLS or immediate supervisor.
• Adhere to laboratory safety standards including personal protective equipment.
• Answer phone calls for offices calling for results.
• Maintain an organized and clean work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.