Medical Laboratory Technician

Kaiser Permanente; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a diligent Medical Laboratory Technician to join their team in Lancaster. In this role, you will perform critical laboratory tests with precision and accuracy while maintaining high standards of quality control. You will have the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations and utilize advanced laboratory computer systems. This position offers a chance to contribute to vital healthcare services while ensuring compliance with state regulations. If you are passionate about science and patient care, this role is a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a Medical Technician in the U.S.
• Understanding of scientific principles underlying lab tests.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing.
• Document maintenance procedures and quality control results.
• Interact with laboratory computer systems for data reporting.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Quality Control

Laboratory Testing

Data Entry

Education

Associate degree in Biological Sciences

Tools

Laboratory Computer Systems

Job description

Job Summary:

Under supervision performs pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical phases of all testing with speed and accuracy as authorized under California State Business and Professions Code . Analyzes test results in accordance with the patient population (e.g. pediatric, neonatal, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients). Reviews and reports test results to the appropriate provider or location. Maintains quality control, quality assurance and preventive maintenance according to department policy. Successfully interacts with all laboratory computer systems. Maintains yearly state determined educational requirements.

Essential Responsibilities:

+ Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.

+ Performs Phlebotomy.

+ Performs and records instrument preventive maintenance procedures.

+ Documents daily, weekly and monthly maintenance procedures as determined by department protocol.

+ Performs and records quality control results as determined by established protocol.

+ Verifies all requirements of test samples to include labeling accuracy and/or tube containers prior to testing.

+ Performs all test procedures as outlined in the departments procedure manual.

+ Crosschecks results for appropriate correlations and reports testing results with accuracy.

+ Records all information required on department log sheets, worksheets, printouts, and file cards, etc.

+ Utilizes computer systems to enter and report data.

+ Performs proficiency testing, inter-laboratory tests, and competency assessment as required.

+ Completes special assignments in a timely manner with desired results.

+ + Completes procedures during assigned work shift, utilizing time productively.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

+ One (1) year of experience as a Medical Technician in the United Sates, if not U.S. trained.

Education

+ Associate degree or equivalent units. (Equivalent units include: 36 semester or equivalent quarter units in physical or biological sciences, 6 semester or equivalent quarter units in chemistry. 6 semester or equivalent quarter units in biology.)

License, Certification, Registration

+ Medical Laboratory Technician License (California)

Additional Requirements:

+ Understanding of fundamental scientific principles underlying laboratory tests.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ N/A.

Notes:

• Rotating weekends.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Medical Laboratory Technician

LOCATION: Lancaster, California

REQNUMBER: 1350237

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.