Laboratory Technician

About Us:
At Northern California Fertility Medical Center, we’re committed to delivering compassionate, patient-focused fertility care, supporting patients through every step of their fertility journey. We’re looking for a full-time Laboratory Technologist to join our team in Sacramento!

Essential Functions:

• Perform daily andrology and hormone blood testing procedures in the lab, as scheduled

• Report test results following clinic protocols, highlighting “red flag” results to physicians and/or nurses

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of internal laboratory tests

• Verify quality controls are within acceptable limits before performing tests

• Maintain lab equipment and supplies as needed

• Comply with CLIA and FDA regulations

• Coordinate sperm cryopreservation for external patients

• Maintain daily Quality Control logs and perform associated activities

• Conduct lab clean-up at the end of the day, including hazardous waste removal and general lab maintenance

• Follow policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness, and infection control

Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree required

Knowledge:

• Proper use and maintenance of laboratory equipment

• Laboratory safety policies and regulations

• Sterile technique

Skills:

• Equipment use, preventative maintenance, and repair

• Microscopy and hand-eye coordination

• Demonstrates strong work ethic

Abilities:

• Adhere to strict attention to detail for all lab tasks

• Read, understand, and follow written protocols

• Organize effectively and work quickly with a high degree of accuracy

Environmental/Working Conditions:

• Combination of laboratory, medical office, and exam/procedure room settings

• Well-lit and ventilated workspace with adequate space

• Handle and process bodily fluids and tissue using appropriate PPE

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stretching, and stooping for extended periods

• Ability to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds

• Visual acuity, depth perception, and normal color perception required

• Normal range of hearing in the presence of background noise; able to distinguish alert signals (timers, alarms, equipment sounds)

Additional Information:
This description provides guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may evolve as organizational needs change.

Ivy Fertility is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. Ivy Fertility does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
 

Salary : $28 - $32