MLT Tech

Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital; Wildomar (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital in California is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and report laboratory tests under indirect supervision. The role focuses on accurate specimen handling and timely results within a busy hospital setting.

The position emphasizes accountability for specimen testing, quality control, and equipment maintenance, while interacting professionally with patients, physicians, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• At least two years as a Medical Lab Technician preferred.
• Associate of Science Degree in Medical Lab Technology or equivalent required.
• A valid certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report laboratory test results accurately and timely.
• Own responsibility for specimen testing, quality control, and equipment maintenance.
• Interact with patients, physicians, and coworkers professionally.
• May float to the other Southwest Health facility as needed with orientation.

Education

Associate of Science Degree in Medical Lab Technology or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital in Wildomar, California is a licensed 122‑bed facility accredited by the Joint Commission. It is Southwest Riverside County's only designated Trauma Center and a county‑designated Paramedic Base Station. The hospital performs more than 4,000 surgeries a year and has an average of 4,000 Emergency Department visits per month. It features a Bariatric Weight‑Loss Surgery Center of Excellence and the region’s only Total Joint Center.

Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital in Murrieta, California is a 120‑bed acute‑care hospital with the region's only Pediatric Emergency Services team (for children 14 and under) provided by board‐certified Rady Children’s emergency medicine physicians. Rancho Springs Hospital also provides the area's only OB/Emergency Department program, which gives expectant mothers 24/7 on‑site access to OB/GYN physician coverage. The Childbirth Center at Rancho Springs Hospital is the largest in the region and features spacious family‑friendly private suites. Rancho's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is operated by Rady Children’s.

The Medical Laboratory Technician, under indirect supervision and in a timely manner, accurately and precisely performs and reports laboratory test results according to established hospital and departmental policies. Daily assumes responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance. Daily interacts and responds to patients, physicians, and co‑workers in a professional manner, remembering that patient care is our priority. Employee may be required to float to the other facility within Southwest Health Rancho Springs and Inland Valley Hospital based on operational needs, with appropriate orientation and competency validation provided.

Qualifications

• At least two years as a Medical Lab Technician preferred.
• Associate of Science Degree in Medical Lab Technology or equivalent required.
• A valid certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician required.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.