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Medical Laboratory Technician

Primary Location San Diego, California Worker Location Onsite Facility Zion Medical Center Job Number 1334823 Date posted 02/10/2025
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Description:
Job Summary:

Under supervision performs pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical phases of all testing with speed and accuracy as authorized under California State Business and Professions Code . Analyzes test results in accordance with the patient population (e.g. pediatric, neonatal, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients). Reviews and reports test results to the appropriate provider or location. Maintains quality control, quality assurance and preventive maintenance according to department policy. Successfully interacts with all laboratory computer systems. Maintains yearly state determined educational requirements.

Essential Responsibilities:


  • Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.

  • Performs Phlebotomy.

  • Performs and records instrument preventive maintenance procedures.

  • Documents daily, weekly and monthly maintenance procedures as determined by department protocol.

  • Performs and records quality control results as determined by established protocol.

  • Verifies all requirements of test samples to include labeling accuracy and/or tube containers prior to testing.

  • Performs all test procedures as outlined in the departments procedure manual.

  • Crosschecks results for appropriate correlations and reports testing results with accuracy.

  • Records all information required on department log sheets, worksheets, printouts, and file cards, etc.

  • Utilizes computer systems to enter and report data.

  • Performs proficiency testing, inter-laboratory tests, and competency assessment as required.

  • Completes special assignments in a timely manner with desired results.


    • Completes procedures during assigned work shift, utilizing time productively.
    Basic Qualifications:

    Experience


    • One (1) year of experience as a Medical Technician in the United Sates, if not U.S. trained.


    Education


    • Associate degree or equivalent units. (Equivalent units include: 36 semester or equivalent quarter units in physical or biological sciences, 6 semester or equivalent quarter units in chemistry. 6 semester or equivalent quarter units in biology.)


    License, Certification, Registration


    • Medical Laboratory Technician License (California)


    Additional Requirements:


    • Understanding of fundamental scientific principles underlying laboratory tests.


    Preferred Qualifications:


    • N/A.


    Notes:



    • Per Diem/On-Call MLT Position, variable hours and days to cover ZMC and OTM Laboratory.

Primary Location: California,San Diego,Zion Medical Center Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Day Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Working Hours Start: 06:30 AM Working Hours End: 03:00 PM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B02-L135|UFCW|Local 135 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: ZION MEDICAL CENTER - Pathology/Lab-PermLab SysCoord - 0806 Pay Range: $35.98 - $38.93 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

  • Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.

  • Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.

  • Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.
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