Clinical Lab Technician – Microbiology with Training Pathways

Palomar Health; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Palomar Health in Escondido, CA seeks a part-time Medical Laboratory Technician to perform waived or moderate complexity lab tests under state and federal guidelines. The role includes specimen preparation, data entry, equipment calibration, and contributing to training of new staff.

You will work within the Microbiology department, require a CA Medical Laboratory Technician license, and demonstrate strong English and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum education aligned with certification/licensure requirements.
• 0–6 months of experience required; 1–2 years preferred.
• Current CA Medical Laboratory Technician license required.
• Able to work 8-hour shifts and perform a range of clinical lab tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived or moderate complexity lab tests per regulations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in lab procedures in assigned areas.
• Prepare specimens and verify result accuracy.
• Operate the lab computer system and maintain equipment documentation.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

PC skills

English proficiency

Education

Certification/licensure requirements

MLT license (CA)

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Palomar Health in Escondido, CA seeks a part-time Medical Laboratory Technician to perform waived or moderate complexity lab tests under state and federal guidelines. The role includes specimen preparation, data entry, equipment calibration, and contributing to training of new staff.

You will work within the Microbiology department, require a CA Medical Laboratory Technician license, and demonstrate strong English and computer skills.