Clinical Laboratory Scientist I/II (Medical Technologist) (Open)

About the role

San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) is seeking two Regular/Full-Time, Clinical Laboratory Scientists I/II for the night shift. SMMC is a public hospital and clinic system fully accredited by The Joint Commission. The positions are available for Clinical Laboratory Scientists/Medical Technologists in various shifts, including hematology, chemistry, coagulation, and blood banking.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological examinations on a variety of specimens using morphological, cultural, biochemical, and serological identification of micro-organisms.
• Qualitative and quantitative analysis of blood and urine using standard procedures.
• Complete routine hematological examinations such as complete blood count, coagulation studies, sedimentation rate, etc.
• Perform blood banking procedures including typing, grouping, and cross matching of blood for transfusion.
• Document proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
• Communicate, liaise, instruct, and dialog appropriately with health care providers, patients, and vendors on issues such as test interpretation, recommendations for alternate testing, instrumentation, and problems with specimens/methodology.
• Investigate and develop new/modified blood bank procedures and technical review and monitoring of existing procedures.
• Manage Blood Bank inventory.
• Review Crossmatches and off-shift Antibody IDs.
• Review Transfusion reactions with Lab Director.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience performing medical laboratory work as a licensed technologist, including at least one year of experience in immunohematology.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree (baccalaureate) in biology, clinical laboratory science, or equivalent major that includes 25 semester or equivalent quarter units of biology courses, which must include genetics and immunology.

Qualifications

• Licensure/Certification: Possession of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the State of California; and/or Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist (MTD) license issued by the State of California.

Skills

• Knowledge of current technology, principles, and application of medical examinations such as those commonly used in biochemistry, microbiology, blood banking, hematology, and serology.
• Operation and care of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Maintain and analyze quality control programs.
• Follow written and oral directions, procedures or instructions.
• Perform serological, parasitological, bacteriological, immunological, hematology, and biochemical tests.

Benefits

The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including health and wellness programs, financial security, and professional development opportunities. Employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on salary and years of service.