Laboratory/Triage Tech PD

MemorialCare; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

MemorialCare is seeking a Laboratory Triage Tech Per Diem in Long Beach, CA. The position involves performing technical laboratory procedures, preparing specimens, and reporting results to support patient care in the Hematology department.

Evening shifts and per diem availability are expected, with potential for additional compensation beyond base pay. Responsibilities include maintaining QC, attending trainings, and ensuring proper communication of results to clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience is desirable.
• Good customer service skills.
• Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical laboratory activities under supervision to produce quality data on clinical specimens.
• Ensures infection control policies are followed.
• Attends department training and participates in performance improvement projects.
• Performs equipment maintenance and QC as scheduled.
• Communicates test results to clinical personnel.
• Handles pre-analytic and analytic duties as assigned.
• Documents data management activities.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Customer service

Phlebotomy

Education

Phlebotomy Certification

Job description

Title: Laboratory Triage Tech Per Diem

Location: Long Beach, CA.

Department: Hematology

Status: Full Time

Shift: Evening (8 Hours)

Pay Range: $24.92/hr. - 28.32/hr.

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Laboratory Triage Tech Per diem performs technical laboratory procedures, analyzes data, and reports results to be used for the diagnosis and treatment of disease resulting in the provision of quality patient care and to assure and improve laboratory customer satisfaction, in the Clinical Lab Nonpatient department at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. Prepares specimens for referred testing; maintains documentation. Validates specimen identification and appropriateness of sample type and size; processes specimens according to handling protocols defined in section manuals. Performs and documents the scheduled centrifuge, printer and refrigerator maintenance to ensure proper functioning of equipment, according to the detailed written procedures documented in the procedure manual. Troubleshoots equipment problems and make minor repairs when applicable, by consulting the equipment manuals and manager. Monitors and investigates interface issues with reference laboratories and notifies manager as appropriate.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Performs clinical and/or anatomic laboratory activities which, under the direction of licensed personnel, results in quality testing data on clinical specimens, and /or the accurate procurement of blood samples, as well as preparing/dispensing blood products.
• Consistently applies infection control policies/procedures.
• Attends department education/training in-services.
• Participates in specific performance improvement projects.
• Performs equipment maintenance, QC, preventative maintenance functions.
• Accurately communicates test results to appropriate clinical personnel.
• Performs pre-analytic functions.
• Performs analytic functions where judgement is not required.
• Performs data management activities/documentation.

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare- that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements

• Laboratory experience is desirable.
• Good customer service skills.
• Phlebotomy Certification, as issued according to Business and Professional Codes of the State of California may be required.
• Medical Terminology is desired.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Word and Excel.