Acute-Care Medical Technologist - Lab Diagnostics

Kindred; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Wellness program

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Rancho is a 55-bed long-term acute care facility seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized tests across hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, blood bank and microbiology. This role includes venipuncture, specimen handling and accurate record-keeping.

Under general supervision, you will ensure quality control, follow safety protocols, and promptly report results while maintaining patient confidentiality and high job accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical/physical/biological science or medical technology.
• Current license issued by the State (where the lab is located).
• Medical Technologist/MLS certification preferred.
• 1–2 years acute care hospital laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs analyses in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, blood bank and microbiology.
• Performs venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick on identified patients as needed.
• Maintains records of maintenance and quality control.
• Follows procedures for specimen handling, testing, and reporting results.
• Maintains proficiency testing and adheres to QC policies.
• Identifies issues impacting test performance and notifies supervisors when needed.
• Documents corrective actions taken for test system deviations.

Skills

Laboratory safety

Quality control

Specimen handling

Venipuncture

Test analysis

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology

Tools

Centrifuges

Meters

Microscopes

Incubators

Pipettes

Autoclaves

Sterilizers

Job description

Kindred Hospital Rancho is a 55-bed long-term acute care facility seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized tests across hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, blood bank and microbiology. This role includes venipuncture, specimen handling and accurate record-keeping.

Under general supervision, you will ensure quality control, follow safety protocols, and promptly report results while maintaining patient confidentiality and high job accuracy.