Medical Lab Technician - Clinical Lab - Full Time 8 Hour Nights

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California seeks a Laboratory Technician to assist in routine specimen processing and analysis. This role involves automated analysis, instrument maintenance, and clerical duties. Candidates require an AA degree and a state license for MLT, alongside a commitment to continual professional education. Join a healthcare team that values personalized care and innovative medical solutions.

Qualifications

• Completed 6 month externship.
• Valid state license for MLT required.
• Continuing education of 24 units biannually.

Responsibilities

• Assist Clinical Laboratory Scientist with specimen processing and analysis.
• Perform quality control, instrument checks, and clerical tasks.
• Communicate with clients and reference laboratories.

Skills

Routine automated analysis

Instrument checks

Calibration

Quality control

Education

AA degree with 60 semester units of clinical courses

Job description

Assists the Clinical Laboratory Scientist by performing routine specimen processing and analysis under direct supervision. The Technician may perform routine automated analysis, instrument checks, calibration, maintenance and quality control; under the direct supervision of a Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist on duty. Duties of Laboratory Technicians also involve clerical functions such as answering telephone inquires and communicating with outside clients as well as reference laboratories utilized by the hospital.

Minimum Education:
• AA degree having completed 60 semester units of clinical courses in addition to 6 month externship

Minimum Experience/Knowledge:
• MLT’s are required to complete 24 units of continuing education biannually and pay licensing fees to CDPH, pursuant to CCR, Title 17, section 1032.5 and BPC section 1260.3.

Required License/Certification:
• A valid state license for MLT

As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $25.00 to $40.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.