Urgent Care Medical Laboratory Technician (3, 12hr days/week) at San Ysidro Health in 333 H St, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA

Job description

• The Medical Laboratory Technician, under general supervision and medical supervision, performs waived and moderately complex laboratory test defined by CLIA Regulations. Performs clinical laboratory test procedure in a manner that provides timely and accurate meaningful results in Hematology, Urinalysis and Chemistry and coagulation test. Knowledge of Quality control, Instrument calibration and preventative periodic maintenance of Instrument. Effective and clear communication with medical staff clients and patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform Proficiency testing and monitor quality control functions for waived and moderately complex tests and test that do not require microscopic analysis such as CBC differential count except for UA microscopic examination
• Demonstrate the required competency with instrument operation, and able to troubleshoot and follow through with service repair technician to ensure instrument is functioning in a timely manner
• Receives, collects as well as process samples, verification of patient information, billing order, specimen amount and storage requirements
• Accurately enters patients testing data and documents corrections appropriately to meet established turnaround time
• Maintain equipment in proper working order by performing the periodic maintenance as scheduled and maintain clean work area.
• Performs ordering, labeling maintaining inventory supply and putting away supplies to their proper storage temperature
• Perform archiving, filing QC data, patient logs, instrument maintenance records, temperature, specimen rejection and instrument troubleshooting
• Check pending list order at the end of each shift and notify nursing or providers for specimen submitted without test order
• Respond to unacceptable results and takes appropriate action necessary to resolve discrepancies or problems with specimens and or refer problem to CLS or immediate supervisor
• Adheres to laboratory safety standards including personal protective equipment
• Answers phone calls for offices calling for results
• Maintain an organized and clean work environment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Job Requirements
• Minimum 6-month clinical training program approved by LFS resulting in Current California State (CDPH) Medical Laboratory Technician License
• Associate degree or 60 semester or equivalent quarter units in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science
• Current California State (CDPH) Medical Laboratory Technician License
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual preferred
• Familiarity and experience working with various laboratory instruments such as ISTAT; Piccolo; Chemistry Analyzer; Coulter or any CBC instruments; Urinalysis instruments, such as Clinitek or Seimens Urine analyzer; and/or Coagu-Check instruments
• Proficient in medical terminology
• Basic computer skills and literacy
• Demonstrate ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate in working with others
• Ability to work well in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Demonstrate respect for diversity
• Strong attention to detail
• Outstanding organizational, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills

Skills

Required

• Proficient in medical terminology
• Basic computer skills and literacy
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrate respect for diversity

Preferred

• Bilingual preferred