Medical Lab Tech

Barstow Community Hospital; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Barstow Community Hospital seeks a skilled Medical Laboratory Technician to perform routine and automated blood tests. You will prepare specimens for microscopic analysis and operate essential lab equipment, ensuring quality and accuracy.

The role requires an accredited MLT program graduate, national ASCP exam eligibility, and 3+ years of high-complexity testing experience. The hospital values dedicated professionals with attention to safety and procedure adherence.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited MLT program and passing national exam (ASCP Board).
• Degree from an accredited college/university in MLS or biological/chemical sciences.
• Laboratory training through an accredited laboratory school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual and automated routine blood tests.
• Prepares specimens for microscope examination.
• Operates laboratory equipment including centrifuges, dry bath incubators, and blood bank refrigerators.
• Plans and accomplishes tasks with experience and judgment; demonstrates creativity and latitude.

Skills

High complexity testing

Education

Medical Laboratory Sciences

Biology or Chemistry

Job description

Performs manual and automated routine blood tests. Prepares specimens for microscope examination. Operates laboratory equipment including centrifuges, dry bath incubators, and blood bank refrigerators. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to supervisor or manager. Graduate of an accredited MLT program and passing national exam given by the Board of Registry of the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

EDUCATION:

A degree from an accredited college or university required. Degree must be in Medical Laboratory Sciences or one of the biological or chemical sciences. Laboratoary training through an accredited laboratory school preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

At least three (3) years experience in high complexity testing.

LICENSES/CERTS:

Eligible for registration as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT,ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT,NCA) or equivalent preferred. Medical Technician Provisional License Required.

WAGE RANGE:

$31.73 - 47.59 PER HOUR

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