Medical Laboratory Technician Per Diem Night Shift

Job Summary :

The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing moderately complex and complex laboratory tests, as defined by CLIA, in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, microbiology, and serology. California excludes MLT’s from microscopic testing and blood bank testing. Professional application of the principles, theories, techniques, and quality controls of laboratory science is used. This position reports to the lead clinical laboratory scientist, laboratory manager / supervisor, and / or the administrative director of Laboratory services. Actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications, behaves in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Pipeline Health, upholding standards of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) patient communication.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Essential Functions :

• Follows the hospital’s policies and procedures and documents their review.
• Ensure all daily Quality Controls, QC, (or as required, Levy-Jennings and Westgard Rules) is acceptable before releasing patient results.
• Performs and documents all maintenance, temperatures, specimen rejection and troubleshooting, and conforms to schedules and completion of work, leaves little for the next shift.
• Performs blood smear reviews, except for manual leukocyte differentials.
• Performs urinalysis microscopy.
• Performs blood typing of moderate complexity, such as automated ABO / Rh testing and antibody screen.
• Maintains the inventory of supplies and reagents.
• Participates in the laboratories in-service and competency assessment programs.
• Help train and orient new team members.
• Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, patients, all customers internal and external.
• Uses AIDET in interactions with patients and family members.
• Acts with a sense of urgency when performing tasks.
• Basic unit / department maintenance such as keeping files, drawers, cabinets free from unnecessary clutter.
• Reports on any equipment and or environmental issues for repair.
• Abides by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations.
• Speaks up to stop the line and escalates potential safety events if necessary.
• Completes and attends monthly training assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Behavioral Standards :

Communication / Knowledge :

Collaboration / Teamwork :

Qualifications / Experience :

Education :

o 36 semester or equivalent quarter units in physical or biological sciences.

o 6 semester or equivalent quarter units in chemistry.

o 6 semester or equivalent quarter units in biology.

All foreign degrees must be accompanied by a confirmation letter certifying that your education is US equivalent.

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