Medical Laboratory Technician

Position Overview

Performs pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to aid health care providers in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease. Performs basic Laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control and waived or moderate complexity testing (as classified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment - CLIA). Reports lab results in a timely and accurate manner.

If assigned to the Transfusion Service, performs moderate complexity testing within scope of license and other duties such as blood inventory management, blood product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion.

Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure patient privacy and maintain the highest level of safety and reliability in testing.

Note: An MLT may perform clinical laboratory tests or examinations classified as waived or of moderate complexity under CLIA, but not high complexity, and may report the test results. However, an MLT shall not perform microscopic analysis or immunohematology procedures, except for blood smear reviews other than manual leukocyte differentials, microscopic urinalysis, and blood typing of moderate complexity such as automated blood types (ABO/Rh) testing and antibody screen testing.

Education

Associate's Degree or completion of a Medical Laboratory Technician program.

Certification & Licensure

CA Licensed Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).

Responsibilities

• Performs routine specimen collection, preparation, and testing applications.
• Manages laboratory operations and quality assurance in assigned clinical specialty areas (e.g., Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology (no microscopy), Urinalysis (no microscopy), and Coagulation).
• Organizes and prioritizes job duties and tasks for completion within expected time-frames.
• Accurately, precisely, and reliably performs job duties and assigned tasks, demonstrating sound judgment and problem-solving relevant to assigned duties.
• Compassionately and effectively interacts with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors.
• Manages workflow by responding to:
  • Fluctuations in volume.
  • Unexpected situations or problems (e.g., equipment or information systems failure).
  • Shift-to-shift hand-offs.
  • STAT test orders.
  • Specimen integrity issues.
  • Regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.
• Follows standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence, adhering to applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures for patient privacy and safety.
• Uses computers, including Microsoft Office suite, electronic mail, and internet.

Schedule

Per Diem/Casual, variable shift hours (8-hour shifts), variable days of the week, including every other weekend.

Pay

Pay Range is $48.03 to $67.23 per hour. The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.

Additional Information

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Position Status: Non-Exempt.