Medical Lab Technician - Per Diem

Sutter Health; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Night Shift Micro MLT Per Diem to perform critical laboratory procedures. The role involves specimen analysis, reporting results, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will possess an Associate's Degree and demonstrate technical competence in laboratory operations. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse patients are essential. This position offers a flexible schedule with variable hours.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge in routine specimen collection and laboratory operations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Culturally competent communication with diverse patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens.
• Report lab results accurately and timely.
• Adhere to regulations ensuring patient safety.

Skills

Technical Competence

Problem Solving

Culturally Competent Communication

Workflow Management

Adherence to Practices

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SSL-Sutter Shared Lab-Bay

Position Overview:

***Night Shift Micro MLT Per Diem: Shift start time of 10:00pm***

Performs pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to aid health care providers in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease. Performs basic Laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control and waived or moderate complexity testing (as classified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment - CLIA). Reports lab results in a timely and accurate manner. If assigned to the Transfusion Service, performs moderate complexity testing within scope of license and other duties such as blood inventory management, blood product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure patient privacy and maintain the highest level of safety and reliability in testing.

Note: An MLT may perform clinical laboratory tests or examinations classified as waived or of moderate complexity under CLIA, but not high complexity, and may report the test results. However, an MLT shall not perform microscopic analysis or immunohematology procedures, except for blood smear reviews other than manual leukocyte differentials, microscopic urinalysis, and blood typing of moderate complexity such as automated blood types (ABO/Rh) testing and antibody screen testing.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• Associate's Degree

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• MLT-Medical Laboratory Technician Upon Hire

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in one or more assigned clinical specialty areas; examples: Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology (no microscopy), Urinalysis (no microscopy) and Coagulation.

• Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected time-frames.

• Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks. Demonstrates sound judgment and problem solving relevant to assigned duties.

• Culturally Competent Communication: Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors.

• Workflow Management Ability to appropriately respond to: 1) fluctuations in volume; 2) unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure; 3) shift-to-shift hand-offs; 4) STAT test orders; 5) specimen integrity issues 6) regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.

• Adherence to Practices and Procedures: Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence. Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.

• Ability to use computers, including Microsoft Office suite, electronic mail, internet, etc.

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

Job Shift:

Nights

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $51.88 to $64.83 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.