Medical Lab Technician - (Per diem Microbiology)

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

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform essential lab procedures, ensure high standards of patient safety and testing, and manage various aspects of laboratory operations. Qualified candidates will have an Associate's Degree and relevant licensure. This role is crucial in supporting healthcare providers with diagnostics and patient care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory operations and quality assurance.
• Ability to accurately and reliably perform laboratory tasks.
• Culturally competent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory procedures.
• Report lab results accurately and timely.
• Manage blood inventory and preparation of blood products.

Skills

Written and Verbal Communication

Organizational Skills

Technical Competence in Laboratory Operations

Problem Solving

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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

Organization:

SSL-Sutter Shared Lab-Bay

Position Overview:

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 , 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., 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:

Days

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Saturday, Sunday

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.