Medical Laboratory Technician Long Beach Medical Center Long Beach, CA Hospital Registration

Medical Lab Technician

Location: Long Beach, CA.

Department: Clinical Lab Services/Chemistry

Status: Full-time

Shift: Night (8 Hours)

Pay Rate: $30.65/hr - $44.45/hr.

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is a mid-level laboratory California licensed professional with a scope of practice that includes performing and reporting of waived and/or moderate complexity testing under CLIA guidelines.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Consistently applies infection control and OSHA policies/procedures
• Participates in department specific education/training in a timely manner, which includes new/ revised procedures.
• Is compliant with competency assessment including age specific competencies.
• Ensures that any unusual occurrences, quality/safety issues, and customer complaints are documented timely using the variance reporting process
• Performs patient testing, internal and external quality control (QC) testing under supervision of licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS). Develops skills and maintains competency in routine and assigned laboratory areas.
• Maintains proper inventories and correctly uses supplies and reagents under supervision of licensed CLS
• Performs advanced equipment troubleshooting and equipment maintenance under supervision of licensed CLS
• Ensures a smooth transition to the next shift by following hand-off communication guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCarethat includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.