What We Offer
Competitive Pay + Shift Differentials Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Generous Paid Time-Off (PTO) Extended Illness Bank (EIB) Tuition Reimbursement Matching 401(k) Clinical Ladder Program Employee Referral Bonus Program Opportunities for career advancement Rewards and recognition programs Additional perks and discounts
Job Summary
The Medical Lab Technician is responsible for conducting routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood, body fluids, and other specimens to support accurate and timely patient diagnosis and care. This role requires expertise in performing moderate and high-complexity tests while adhering to strict quality control standards, laboratory protocols, and regulatory guidelines. The Medical Lab Technician is also tasked with maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide critical diagnostic information.
Essential Functions
Performs moderate and high-complexity laboratory tests accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely reporting of results with proper documentation. Adheres to quality control protocols, analyzing data, troubleshooting out-of-range results, and resolving issues promptly. Operates and maintains laboratory instruments, performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting malfunctions, and communicates issues to supervisors as needed. Demonstrates proficiency in using laboratory computer systems for general and section-specific functions. Collects, processes, and documents chain-of-custody urine drug screens as required. Ensures compliance with laboratory safety standards by wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following safety regulations. Assists with phlebotomy duties and collaborates with team members to complete departmental tasks. Maintains accurate records and statistical data in compliance with regulatory and departmental standards. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains regular and reliable attendance. Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
Associate Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology required or Technical School completion of an official military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks minimum) and holding the military occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist required 0-2 years of acute care laboratory experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong knowledge of laboratory testing principles, procedures, and quality control standards. Proficiency in laboratory equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Ability to analyze and interpret quality control data and patient test results. Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with healthcare professionals. Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations and infection control protocols. Attention to detail and organizational skills to maintain accurate records and ensure regulatory compliance.
Licenses and Certifications
MLT - Medical Lab Technician through ASCP, AMT, AAB, HEW, or equivalent certification agency required
Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) 330 HRSA Grantee with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. Established from the roots of Inland Empire Community Health Center in Bloomington, CHSI has grown with community health centers in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These centers have been developed in accordance with standards established for safety net providers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC).
As such, services are offered to the neediest in each community - the un-insured and under-insured, the working poor, those with limited ability to pay, the homeless, and the indigent. Services are provided at discounted (sliding fee scale) rates for those who qualify based on gross annual income and family size.