Medical Laboratory Technician - Float-16hrs a week

Kaiser Permanente; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

KAISER in Rockville, Maryland is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform moderate to high complexity tests, maintain instruments, and prepare test records.

The role requires an associate degree in a relevant science and 2 years of clinical laboratory experience, with CMEs/certifications as listed. Typical hours are 3:30 PM–12 AM, Monday to Friday, with alternating weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of current clinical lab experience.
• Associate degree or military lab training with documented major.
• Certifications listed by the employer (ASCP/AMT/ABSA variants) required.
• Documentation of degree major and transcripts may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and calibrate test instruments for accuracy.
• Collect specimens and perform tests per procedures manual.
• Discuss unexpected results with supervisor.
• Enter test data into computer system and report results.
• Distribute and file forms and reports.
• Clean and maintain instruments; perform minor repairs.
• Identify equipment malfunctions and notify staff.
• Assist new staff with procedures.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Specimen collection

Instrument maintenance

Data entry

Education

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

Military medical laboratory training (50 weeks)

Tools

Medical laboratory instruments

Clinical databases

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.

3:30 PM - 12 AM Monday to Friday with alternating weekends.

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

Additional Requirements:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Medical Laboratory Technician - Float-16hrs a week

LOCATION: Rockville, Maryland

REQNUMBER: 1333470

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.