Medical Laboratory Technician

Cape Fox Shared Services; San Onofre (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401K with company match

Job summary

Cape Fox Concentric Methods, LLC is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Technician to support the Navy Facility at Camp Pendleton, California. The role offers a 12-hour shift schedule, with weekends and holidays and includes a wage of $46.66 per hour (base $41.73 + $4.93 H&W) for up to 40 hours weekly under SCLS guidelines.

Qualified candidates will have NAACLS- or ABHES-accredited training (or AMT-equivalent) and ASCP/AMT certification, plus at least one year of post-graduation experience.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from NAACLS- or ABHES-accredited medical laboratory technician training program OR an AMT-acceptable program.
• Certification/registration as ASCP or AMT as determined by ASCP/AMT.
• One year of experience after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of clinical laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, microbiology and related sections as needed.
• Determine specimen suitability and prepare specimens for analysis.
• Calibrate, standardize and maintain instruments; perform quality control and troubleshoot issues.
• Prepare reagents and reference materials; verify instrument operation and data accuracy.
• Maintain quality control records and prepare specimens for transport or mailing.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Laboratory techniques

Education

NAACLS/ABHES/AMT approved program

Job description

Cape Fox Concentric Methods, LLC is accepting resumes for a full-time Medical Laboratory Technician to support the Navy Facility at Camp Pendleton California.

The total hourly pay for this non-exempt position is $46.66 which is comprised of a base hourly rate of $41.73 plus $4.93 per hour Health & Welfare (H&W) rate. This is for up to 40 hours per week as required by the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) regulations. This rate represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. In addition, for eligible positions we offer a variety of benefits including specified holidays, paid leave, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, as well as 401K with company match. This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn.

Schedule

12-hour shifts; 3 shifts 1 week and 4 shifts the next week. Overtime is paid for hours worked over 8 hours a day. Shifts will include weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Graduate from a medical laboratory technician training program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) OR the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) OR educational program acceptable to the American Medical Technologist (AMT).

Certification/registration as determined by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or the American Medical Technologist (AMT).

One year of experience after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of clinical laboratory tests in any one or a combination of the following sections of the laboratory: hematology, chemistry, cytology, histotechnology, urinalysis, serology, microbiology and blood bank.
• Determine the suitability of specimens for analysis. Prepare specimens for analysis and ensure that the physiologic state of the properties is maintained.
• Prepare reagents and primary reference materials as necessary. Calibrate, standardize, adjust, and maintain instruments. Verify correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks. Identify the cause of common problems and make simple repairs.
• Recognize and react to indicators of malfunction. Locate and implement corrections. Obtain analytical data, convert to a prescribed unit of reporting, as necessary, and correlate data to verify results.
• Conduct quality control procedures on equipment, reagents and products and maintain proper records for quality control and quality assurance reports.
• Prepare specimens for transport to laboratory or for mail out.
• Prepare biological waste for proper disposal.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with minimal oversight.

Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibit employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates offer preference to Cape Fox Corporation Shareholders, descendants, and other Native Americans pursuant to Public Law 100-241.