Medical Laboratory Technician

Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Inc.; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform a range of routine and complex tests, reporting results promptly to support patient care. You will maintain and QC equipment, and participate in on-call coverage as needed.

Requirements include an Associate’s Degree in Medical Technology or related field, and certification (ASCP or AMT) or eligibility within 18 months. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Certification required (ASCP or AMT) or eligible to take exam within 18 months of hire.
• Willingness to sign-up for on-call shifts and cover other shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of routine and complex laboratory tests and report results within the expected turnaround time.
• Carry out equipment maintenance, calibration and quality control testing per procedures.
• Handle specimen transport, processing for in-house and send-out testing for reference laboratories, and related communications.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Medical Technology, Biological Sciences or related field

Job description

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

***Shift- Either 4-10’s: M-Th 7:00AM-5:30PM...OR...5-8’s M-Fri 7:00AM-3:30PM***

The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for accurately performing a variety of routine and complex laboratory tests and reporting results within the expected turnaround time to assist healthcare providers delivering the most optimal patient outcomes. Performs, as assigned, all required equipment maintenance, calibration and quality control testing per departmental procedures. Must be available to sign-up for on-call shifts and provide coverage for other shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed. Performs a variety of tasks including specimen transport, specimen processing for in-house and send-out testing for reference laboratories, answering telephone calls, reviewing pending logs, etc.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

Associate’s Degree in Medical Technology, Biological Sciences or related field from an accredited college or university.

Req. Certification/Licensure:

Certification required (ASCP or AMT) or eligible to take exam. Must successfully complete certification (ASCP or AMT) within 18 months of hire.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.