Skilled Medical Lab Technician (MLT) – Per Diem, 2nd Shift

Virtua Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription

Dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a laboratory technician to analyze and validate procedures across varying complexities for patient care. The role emphasizes accurate testing, quality control, and timely result reporting.

Responsibilities include pre-analytical processes, specimen handling, instrument maintenance, and clear communication with healthcare teams. A relevant externship and an Associate's degree are required, with CLIA high-complexity eligibility and ASCP preferred.

Qualifications

• Externship of 4–6 months with good interpersonal and time management skills.
• Associate’s degree in laboratory science is required.
• Valid registration as a Medical Laboratory Technician or equivalent; CLIA88 high complexity testing requirements; ASCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderate and high complexity testing according to procedures with minimal supervision.
• Post-analytical validation of results, investigates deviations and applies corrective actions.
• Performs quality control testing and document control according to policies.
• Conducts pre-analytical steps including patient ID, phlebotomy, labeling, and specimen handling.
• Operates, maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment.
• Communicates effectively to provide outstanding customer service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Patient interaction

Education

Associate's degree in laboratory science

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking a laboratory technician to analyze and validate procedures across varying complexities for patient care. The role emphasizes accurate testing, quality control, and timely result reporting.

Responsibilities include pre-analytical processes, specimen handling, instrument maintenance, and clear communication with healthcare teams. A relevant externship and an Associate's degree are required, with CLIA high-complexity eligibility and ASCP preferred.