Laboratory Technician

Kaiser Permanente; Aurora (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician to perform a variety of medical laboratory tests essential for diagnosing and treating diseases. This role requires adherence to strict regulatory standards and a commitment to quality and safety in all interactions. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurate testing, documentation, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to enhance laboratory operations. If you are passionate about delivering excellent patient care and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the medical field.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher required for this position.
• Clinical Lab Scientist Certificate or equivalent within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of medical laboratory tests for diagnosis and treatment.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety policies in clinical practice.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and process improvements.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Testing

Quality Assurance

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Education

Associate Degree or Higher

Tools

Laboratory Instrumentation

Computer Systems

Job description

SEIU Local 105 - $30.40 - $41.33

“May be entitled to translation/bilingual, shift or other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Please refer to the respective collective bargaining agreement for additional information on such wage premiums: https://www.lmpartnership.org/local-contracts.

Job Summary:

Works independently and performs a wide range of medical laboratory tests and procedures to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Has knowledge of and adheres to all related regulatory requirements.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. This position knows and complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership. Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to but not limited to medications, procedures, infection prevention, fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs. Reports safety hazards, accidents and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly.
2. Performs waived, moderate and high complexity testing according to established procedures.
3. Performs and reports accurate and timely clinical laboratory tests in various sections of the laboratory. Maintains accurate documentation in accordance with accrediting body and laboratory policy. Analyzes and appraises lab results relative to each other and to the pertinent QA data. Reviews test results in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
4. Solves problems and makes independent decisions. Participates in quality assurance activities. Performs and documents quality control. Recognizes and resolves variances from normal. Documents quality improvement activities according to protocol. Assists clinicians in resolving quality concerns. Collaborates to identify, develop and implement process improvements.
5. Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration and makes minor repairs to instrumentation.
6. Performs specimen collection procedures and processes specimens for tracking and transport as needed.
7. May participate in interviewing and selecting potential candidates for hiring. Trains and orients new employees.
8. Contributes to a cost-effective laboratory operation and helps maintain an adequate supply inventory.
9. Assists with implementation of new method and/or instrumentation startup, validations and correlations.
10. Proficient with computer systems and multiple software programs as required, according to company and departmental procedures.
11. Successfully completes the required laboratory orientation, training, competencies and on-going education as assigned.
12. May perform all related duties of a Clinical or Technical Lab Assistant as assigned.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience:

+ N/A

Education:

+ Associate degree or higher required.

License, Certification, Registration:

+ Clinical Lab Scientist Certificate within 12 months of hire from National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel OR Medical Technologist Certificate within 12 months of hire from American Society for Clinical Pathologists OR Medical Lab Technician ASCP Certification within 12 months of hire from American Society for Clinical Pathologists OR American Medical Technologist Medical Lab Technician Certificate within 12 months of hire from American Medical Technologists

Additional Requirements:

+ Provides excellent customer service.

+ Has positive customer interactions and demonstrates good service recovery skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ N/A

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Laboratory Technician

LOCATION: Aurora, Colorado

REQNUMBER: 1337810

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.