Clinical Lab Technician: Precision Testing

Kaiser Permanente; Potomac Mills (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a laboratory technician to perform moderate and high complexity tests and maintain instruments. The role includes preparing specimens, calibrating equipment, and documenting results in the computer system, supporting accurate patient reports.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of clinical lab experience and an associate degree in a relevant science or an equivalent military training program, with appropriate certifications.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or military equivalent in a lab-related field with proper documentation.
• Must provide degree documentation (diplomas, transcripts, or International Degree Equivalency).
• Able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and calibrates test instruments and equipment to assure accuracy of tests.
• Prepares and collects specimens and performs laboratory tests of moderate and high complexity as defined in laboratory procedures manual.
• Discusses unexpected or unreasonable test results to supervisor.
• Reports the results of each test and related test data by entering information in computer database.
• Prepares, distributes, and files forms and reports.
• Cleans instruments and equipment as needed following each test.
• Performs maintenance and minor repairs to instruments and equipment.
• Recognizes equipment malfunctions and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Assists newly assigned staff to learn laboratory procedures.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Education

Associate degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory technology

Military medical laboratory training (50 weeks)

Laboratory certifications (MLS/MLT/MLS certifications)

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a laboratory technician to perform moderate and high complexity tests and maintain instruments. The role includes preparing specimens, calibrating equipment, and documenting results in the computer system, supporting accurate patient reports.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of clinical lab experience and an associate degree in a relevant science or an equivalent military training program, with appropriate certifications.