Medical Laboratory Technician

About City Of Hope: City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center—ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report—at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix areas.

Schedule

• Option 1: 4-10’s (Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM)
• Option 2: 5-8’s (Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM)
• Must be available to sign up for on-call shifts and provide coverage for other shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform a variety of routine and complex laboratory tests and report results within the expected turnaround time to assist healthcare providers in delivering optimal patient outcomes.
• Perform all required equipment maintenance, calibration, and quality control testing per departmental procedures.
• Handle specimen transport, specimen processing for in-house and send-out testing for reference laboratories.
• Answer telephone calls, review pending logs, and perform other administrative tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Associate’s Degree in Medical Technology, Biological Sciences, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Certification required (ASCP or AMT) or eligible to take the exam. Must successfully complete certification (ASCP or AMT) within 18 months of hire.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. Employee pay is based on work experience, qualifications, and work location.