Medical Laboratory Technician

Kaiser Permanente; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Washington, DC seeks a laboratory professional to perform moderate and high complexity tests, maintain instruments, and ensure accurate results. You will prepare specimens, calibrate equipment, and document results within the lab information system.

Requirements include an associate degree in a relevant science and formal medical laboratory training; at least two years of clinical lab experience, with military training accepted.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of current experience in a clinical laboratory or related field.
• KP Coalition employees may have this requirement waived per the National Agreement.
• Associate degree or military training as described is required; degree major must be stated on the document.

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 procedures.
• Discusses unexpected or unreasonable test results with supervisor.
• Reports test results and related data by entering information in database.
• Prepares, distributes, and files forms and reports.
• Cleans instruments and equipment after each test.
• Performs maintenance and minor repairs on instruments and equipment.
• Recognizes equipment malfunctions and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Assists newly assigned staff to learn laboratory procedures.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Instrument maintenance

Education

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

Military medical laboratory procedures training course (50 weeks)

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

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A