Medical Laboratory Technician - Oceanside, CA

Location

Oceanside, CA | United States

Job description

Matrix Providers - Caring for America's military family.

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We are potentially hiring a qualified Laboratory Technician to join our team of talented professionals who provide healthcare services to our veterans and their families at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton or other Branch/Area Health Clinics within Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, CA

• Status: Full Time
• Compensation: This is an hourly position
• Schedule: Services shall be provided Sunday through Saturday, between the hours of 6:00 AM � 11:00 PM Shifts will normally be scheduled for an 8.5 to 9-hour period, including an uncompensated 30 to 60-minute lunch break, respectively. In no instance will the HCW be required to provide services in excess of 80 hours per two-week period.
• Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage, Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays & 401(k) Plan.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree: Certificate.
• Education: Graduate from a medical laboratory technician training program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or an educational program acceptable to the American Medical Technologist (AMT). In lieu of the education and certification requirements as listed in Section C of the Basic contract � successful completion of military training of 50 or more weeks and served as a medical laboratory specialist
• Certification: Certification/registration as determined by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or AMT as specified in the TO.
• Experience: One year of experience as specified in the TO.

Core Duties

• Perform a full range of clinical laboratory tests in any one or a combination of the following sections of the laboratory: hematology, chemistry, cytology, histotechnology, urinalysis, serology, microbiology, and blood bank as outlined in the TO.
• Determine the suitability of specimens for analysis. Prepare specimens for analysis and ensure that the physiologic state of the properties is maintained.
• Prepare reagents and primary reference materials as necessary. Calibrate, standardize, adjust, and maintain instruments. Verify correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks. Identify the cause of common problems and make simple repairs.
• Recognize and react to indicators of malfunction. Locate and implement corrections. Obtain analytical data, convert it to a prescribed unit of reporting, as necessary, and correlate data to verify results.
• Conduct quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products and maintain proper records for quality control and quality assurance reports.
• Prepare specimens for transport to the MTF laboratory or for mail out.
• Prepare biological waste for proper disposal.

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