Medical Laboratory Technician - VCMC Lab
THE POSITION: Under direction of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist, will perform waived and moderate complexity tests in chemistry, endocrinology, toxicology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, general immunology, and bacteriological tests for examination, obtaining data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases; perform other related duties as required. Those excluded are moderate complexity tests requiring microscopy or in the specialty of immunohematology.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Performs a variety of tests in any or all of the fields of medical technology and clinical lab using manual equipment; operate and maintain manual equipment and automated, computer-controlled equipment; completion of technical testing/reporting in serology, microbiology, hematology, chemistry, special chemistry, and urinalysis;
- Performs venipuncture as required, shall not perform skin tests;
- Reports patient test results verbally and in writing to members of the medical and nursing staffs;
- Maintains quality control statistical data;
- Processes blood, urine samples and microbiological samples from patients, including entry/receipt of specimens in LIS, centrifugation, and distribution/sending to reference laboratories; Prepares specimens for transportation from collection sites at the main laboratory and for shipment to reference laboratories;
- Stains blood smears of biological specimens and Gram stains and streak culture plates;
- Receives and stores laboratory supplies, reagents, controls, and standards, and assist in maintaining inventory;
- Performs and maintains laboratory logs and records;
- Assists physicians in obtaining and staining bone marrow specimens;
- Receives specimens from collection sites at the main laboratory;
- Provides and promotes excellent customer service for all internal and external customers;
- Monitors room, refrigerator, freezer, incubator and water bath temperatures;
- Greets patients and answer phones;
- Performs record keeping, labeling and filing;
- Assists in the entry of reference laboratory results and verify patient demographic for specimens sent to California Department of Public Health (CDPH); and
- Performs other related duties as required.
Education/Experience:
The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below may be acquired through various types of experience, education, or training, typically:
Completion of any education and experience pattern accepted by the California Department of Health Care Services for licensure as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
No experience required.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Possession of a valid Medical Laboratory Technician license issued by the State of California Department of Health Services.
- Incumbents must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations.
- Frequent exposure to body fluids, infectious specimens, and other conditions common to the clinical laboratory.
- Frequent standing, walking, grasping, carrying and speaking.
- Occasional sitting, reaching, bending and stooping.
- Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 25 lbs.
- Frequent use of computer, keyboard, copy, fax machine, and phone.
FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Erin Niemi at erin.niemi@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-2568.