Medical Lab Technician - Limited Term
Medical Lab Technician - Limited Term
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Job Description
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Organization:
SSLSutter Shared LabBayPosition Overview:
Performs preanalytic analytic and postanalytic procedures on biological specimens to aid health care providers in the diagnosis treatment monitoring and prevention of disease. Performs basic Laboratory procedures including phlebotomy specimen processing quality control and waived or moderate complexity testing (as classified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment CLIA). Reports lab results in a timely and accurate manner. If assigned to the Transfusion Service performs moderate complexity testing within scope of license and other duties such as blood inventory management blood product preparation and issuing blood products for transfusion. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations codes policies and procedures to ensure patient privacy and maintain the highest level of safety and reliability in testing.Note: An MLT may perform clinical laboratory tests or examinations classified as waived or of moderate complexity under CLIA but not high complexity and may report the test results. However an MLT shall not perform microscopic analysis or immunohematology procedures except for blood smear reviews other than manual leukocyte differentials microscopic urinalysis and blood typing of moderate complexity such as automated blood types (ABO/Rh) testing and antibody screen testing.
Job Description:
EDUCATION:
Associates Degree
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
MLTMedical 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.
Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes
Ability to accurately precisely and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks. Demonstrates sound judgment and problem solving relevant to assigned duties.
Culturally Competent Communication: Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages backgrounds values beliefs and behaviors
Workflow Management Ability to appropriately respond to: 1) fluctuations in volume; 2) unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure; 3) shifttoshift handoffs; 4) STAT test orders; 5) specimen integrity issues 6) regular review of pending logs priority assignments etc.
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.
These Principal Accountabilities Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example emergencies staff changes workload or technical development).
Job Shift:
EveningsSchedule:
Full TimeShift Hours:
8Days of the Week:
VariableWeekend Requirements:
Rotating WeekendsBenefits:
YesUnions:
NoPosition Status:
NonExemptWeekly Hours:
40Employee Status:
Limited Term (Fixed Term)Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $51.88 to $64.83 / hourThe 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 candidates 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
