Position: Medical Laboratory Technician

Department: Urgent Care

Location: Chula Vista, CA 91910

Duration: Pat-time and Temp (24 weeks)

Schedule: 20/hours week ~ Monday 4 hours from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Tuesday 4 hours from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Saturday 4 hours from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Sunday 4 hours from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Position Summary:
The Medical Laboratory Technician under general supervision and medical supervision performs waived and moderately complex laboratory tests defined by CLIA Regulations. Performs clinical laboratory test procedures in a manner that provides timely and accurate meaningful results in Hematology, Urinalysis and Chemistry and coagulation tests. Knowledge of Quality control, Instrument calibration, and preventative periodic maintenance of instruments. Effective and clear communication with medical staff clients and patients.
Essential Functions of the Job:
• 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 the service repair technicians to ensure the instrument is functioning in a timely manner.
• Receives, collects as well as process samples, verification of patient information, billing orders, 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 the 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.
Job Requirements:
Education Required (Minimum level of education): At least HS graduate or finished the GED
Certifications/Licenses Required: Current CPR certificate, MLT California State License
Experience Required (Minimum level of experience): Experienced as MLT for at least 6 months to 1 year for various laboratory instruments such as ISTAT, Piccolo, Chemistry Analyzer, Coulter or any CBC instruments, Urinalysis instruments such as Clinitek or Seimens Urine analyzer, Coagu-Check instrument.
Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job: Typing skills and ability to use a computer keyboard. Handles emergencies or crises. Subject to many interruptions.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
• Frequent prolonged standing and walking.
• Exposed to infection from disease-bearing specimens.
• Exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens Subject to varying and unpredictable situations; occasionally subjected to irregular hours.

About the Company:
Amtec Human Capital Inc

Our mission: Enriching lives by helping companies build high-performing teams and helping people find meaningful work. Since 1959, Amtec has been teaming up with business owners and leaders, with the relentless purpose of finding the best match or the right fit for each position. We're not just a staffing company--we're a people company. At Amtec, it's our purpose to enrich people's lives by helping them find meaningful work. We match candidates' character, competence, and culture with an organization that truly values what they have to offer.

Company Size:
50 to 99 employees

Industry:
Staffing/Employment Agencies

Founded:
1959

Website:
http://amtec.us.com