Medical Lab Technician

3 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States Sutter Health Full time

Sutter Health is seeking a Medical Lab Technician for a job in San Francisco, California.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Medical Lab Technician
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Employment Type: Staff

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health

Organization:

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Van Ness

Position Overview:

Performs pr-analytic, analytic and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to ais health care providers in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease.

Job Description:

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

PRE-ANALYTIC, ANALYTIC AND POST-ANALYTIC WORK:

Under direct supervision of a Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS), performs procedures to complete test order entry, specimen collection and specimen processing/handling.

• Performs analyses of biological specimens using automated and manual test methods of waived or moderate complexity (per CLIA definition), producing test results necessary for the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease.

• Performs post-analytic procedures, including interpretation, releasing, reporting results; amending/correcting results, responding to inquiries, and specimen storage and retrieval. Recognizes when patient results require additional action prior to reporting (e.g. delta checks and critical values), taking action appropriately.

EQUIPMENT:

Calibrates and adjusts laboratory equipment according to requirements and manufacturer's guidelines, including providing regular preventive maintenance (where automated methods are used) of analytical equipment and performing minor adjustments and repairs.

QUALITY ASSURANCE:

Scope of Quality Assurance (QA) duties and tasks includes maintaining a safe and orderly work area, inventory management, quality control, proficiency testing, record keeping, privacy, security and confidentiality, and continual process improvement. Recognizes when test systems are not functioning within control, taking action appropriately.

JOB KNOWLEDGE & CRITICAL THINKING:

Maintains up-to-date operational information and job knowledge; effectively applies information, job knowledge and critical thinking to make sound decisions and solve problems within scope of job responsibilities; escalates problems appropriately if outside of job scope. Completes competency assessment activities as assigned.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT:

Contributes to the satisfaction of internal and external customers by responding to and resolving - inquiries, complaints, and problems; or by escalating appropriately if problem is outside of job scope.

TRANSFUSION SERVICE:

If assigned to the Transfusion Service, performs various duties under direct supervision of a CLS.

• Manages blood product inventory, maintaining adequate working and safety stock.

• Performs pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic procedures for moderate complexity testing.

• Prepares and issues blood products for transfusion.

COMPLIANCE:

Adheres to applicable laws, regulations, codes, accreditation standards, policies, processes and procedures

EDUCATION:

Associate's Degree

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

MLT-Medical Laboratory Technician Upon Hire

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in one or more assigned clinical specialty areas; examples: Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology (no microscopy), Urinalysis (no microscopy) and Coagulation.

Quantity of Work: Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected time-frames

Proficiency:
Quality of Work: Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks. Demonstrates sound judgment and problem solving relevant to assigned duties.

Proficiency:
Culturally Competent Communication: Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors

Proficiency:
Workflow Management Ability to appropriately respond to: 1) fluctuations in volume; 2) unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure; 3) shift-to-shift hand-offs; 4) STAT test orders; 5) specimen integrity issues 6) regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.

Proficiency:
Adherence to Practices and Procedures: Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence. Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.

Ability to use computers, including Microsoft Office suite, electronic mail, internet, etc.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $50.35 to $62.93 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Sutter Health Job ID . Posted job title: medical laboratory technician

About Sutter Health

Headquartered in Sacramento, we provide coordinated care to more than 3 million Californians. Our integrated network has created a connected model of care that is delivering coordinated healthcare when, where and how people need it. We are committed to ensuring healthcare is accessible and inclusive to all by offering comprehensive services and quality health programs tailored to the diverse communities we serve.



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