Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Summary:
Performs laboratory tests of moderate and high complexity and prepares records of test results. Maintains instruments, equipment, andsupplies. Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepares and calibrates test instruments and equipment to assure accuracy of tests.
• Prepares and collects specimens and performs laboratory tests of moderate and high complexity as defined in laboratory procedures manual.
• Discusses unexpected or unreasonable test results to supervisor.
• Reports the results of each test and related test data by entering information in computer database.
• Prepares, distributes, and files forms and reports.
• Cleans instruments and equipment as needed following each test.
• Performs maintenance and minor repairs to instruments and equipment.
• Recognizes equipment malfunctions and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Assists newly assigned staff to learn laboratory procedures.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

8:00am-4:30pm Monday to Friday with weekend rotation

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of current experience in a clinical laboratory or in related field required.
• Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

Education

• Associate degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory technology, medical technology or successfully completed an official U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) required.
• Proper documentation for applicable degree is required (i.e. copies of diplomas, transcripts, or International Degree Equivalency Report). Major must be clearly stated on the document. If diploma does not indicate the major, an additional document that states major is required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Medical Lab Technician Certificate from American Medical Technologists OR Medical Lab Technician Certificate from American Society for Clinical Pathology OR Medical Technologist Certificate from American Medical Technologists OR Medical Lab Technician Certificate from American Association of Bioanalysts OR Medical Technologist Certificate from American Society for Clinical Pathology OR Medical Technologist Certificate from American Association of Bioanalysts OR Medical Lab Scientist Certificate from American Association of Bioanalysts OR Medical Lab Scientist Certificate from American Medical Technologists OR Medical Lab Scientist Certificate from American Society for Clinical Pathology

Additional Requirements:

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A

Primary Location: Maryland,Halethorpe,South Baltimore County Medical Center
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 8
Shift: Day
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 04:30 PM
Job Schedule: Short Hour
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M40|OPEIU|Local 2
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: S. Balt. county Med Center - Pathology/Lab-Clinical Lab - 1808
Pay Range: $31.79 - $46.04 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: No Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.