Medical Laboratory Technician- PD - All - Clinical Laboratory MV

El Camino Health; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

El Camino Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform waived and moderately complex testing under supervision, providing timely results to physicians for patient care. The role requires accuracy, adherence to policies, and instrument QC.

Requirements include an associate degree in a laboratory science, English communication, and willingness to work weekends/holidays on a rotating basis. A California MLT license is required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a laboratory science.
• Previous hospital lab experience preferred.
• Computer proficiency.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• English communication skills.
• Weekend/holiday availability on a rotational basis.

Skills

English fluency

Computer literacy

Medical terminology

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

Associates degree in laboratory science

Job description

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care.

FTE 0 Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours 0 Work Shift All Shifts: 8 hours

Job Description

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) performs accurate, reliable, and timely laboratory waived and moderately complex testing that provides laboratory information to physicians and other healthcare professionals for the diagnosis and treatment of their patients. The MLT follows the Laboratory’s written policies and procedures in order to safely perform testing, and provide accurate and timely test results under the supervision of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. In addition the MLT may perform quality control, instrument maintenance and calibrations, and method validations and troubleshooting of moderately complex test procedures. The MLT cannot perform any high complexity testing including interpretive testing and microscopy in the Transfusion Service or Microbiology sections.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a laboratory science.
• Previous work experience in a hospital laboratory environment preferred.
• Computer proficiency.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Communicate clearly verbally and in writing in English.
• Must be available to work weekends and holiday on a rotational basis.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

Valid California license for Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).

Salary

Salary Range: $52.88 - $70.28 USD Hour

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

Light Work - Walking or standing up to 49% of shift, duties require standard movement, may occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. (Physical Requirements-United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer: El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.

Company Culture

At El Camino Health, our nationally recognized doctors and care teams are committed to providing you with high-quality, excellent care. We aim to deliver a healthcare experience that is designed around your individual needs.

When you choose El Camino Health for your care, you can count on:

• Distinguished hospitals. Our fully accredited hospitals, Los Gatos, and Mountain View, have received numerous awards and honors for high-quality healthcare.
• Exceptional talent. Our reputation attracts high-caliber doctors who are approachable and friendly, a nursing culture exceptional for its highly personalized patient and family care, and leadership with a deeply personal commitment.
• Innovative approaches to care. We seek new treatments and techniques, and contribute to the medical community through clinical trials.
• Our urgent care sites powered by Carbon Health enable easy, immediate scheduling and follow up through the Carbon Health app.
• A focus on health. Our regional Men's Health Program offers a team approach to care and has a variety of specialists who are focused on men’s health issues, including heart and vascular, urology, sleep disorders, sexual dysfunction and healthy weight.
• We created the South Asian Heart Center and the Chinese Health Initiative to address unique health disparities in our patient population.
• A healing environment. Our spaces were specially designed for tranquility and comfort.