Medical Lab Technician-Full Time, Nights

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

Job Summary:

Performs laboratory tests of moderate and high complexity and prepares records of test results. Maintains instruments, equipment, and supplies.

Essential 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.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of current experience in a clinical laboratory or in related field required.


• Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

Education

• Associate degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory technology or successfully completed an official U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) required.


• Proper documentation for applicable degree is required (i.e. copies of diplomas, transcripts, or International Degree Equivalency Report). Major must be clearly stated on the document. If diploma does not indicate the major, an additional document that states major is required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Medical Technologist Certificate from American Medical Technologists OR Medical Lab Technician Certificate from American Society for Clinical Pathology OR Medical Lab Scientist Certificate from American Medical Technologists OR Medical Lab Scientist Certificate from American Society for Clinical Pathology OR Medical Lab Technician Certificate from American Association of Bioanalysts OR ASCP International Medical Lab Scientist Certificate OR Medical Technologist Certificate from American Society for Clinical Pathology OR Medical Technologist Certificate from American Association of Bioanalysts OR Medical Lab Scientist Certificate from American Association of Bioanalysts

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A