Medical Laboratory Technician

Kaiser Permanente; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a laboratory professional to perform moderate and high complexity tests and maintain instruments and supplies. The role requires meticulous attention to test procedures, sample collection, and accurate reporting of results.

Experience in a clinical laboratory is required, with a minimum of two years in related field and formal U.S. degree documentation. Medical lab certifications may be needed per department standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of current experience in a clinical laboratory or related field.
• Proper documentation for applicable degree is required (diplomas, transcripts, or International Degree Equivalency Report). Major must be clearly stated on the document.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and calibrate test instruments to ensure test accuracy.
• Collect specimens and perform moderate to high complexity laboratory tests as per procedures.
• Report test results by entering data into the computer database.
• Maintain, clean, and perform minor repairs on laboratory instruments and equipment.

Education

Associate degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory technology

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

Additional Requirements

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Preferred Qualifications

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