Kindred Healthcare·Gardena, California
The Medical Technologist performs and reports routine and special laboratory tests across various disciplines like hematology, chemistry, and microbiology to assist in patient diagnosis and monitoring. Essential functions include performing venipuncture or other specimen collection methods accurately and maintaining current, documented records for quality control and instrument maintenance.
Kindred Hospital South Bay, a long-term acute care hospital offers the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period.
We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness.
Not far from highway 110, we are conveniently located near shopping malls, restaurants and Recreation Park.
Job Summary Under general supervision, performs and reports routine and special laboratory tests on clinical specimens to aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients Essential Functions Performs analyses in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, blood bank and microbiology according to expected performance standards Performs venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick on identified patients by physician's request in a timely, accurate and caring manner Keeps documented records current regarding maintenance and quality control Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Comprehensive knowledge of applicable safety, quality control, and specimen handling guidelines and procedures Skilled in using applicable laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, meters, microscopes, incubators, pipettes, autoclaves, and sterilizers Ability to work quickly and accurately when under strict deadlines Considerable knowledge of the theory and practice of clinical laboratory methods and instrumentation.
Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, laboratory medicine, disease processes, and laboratory procedures Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected Must read, write and speak fluent English Must have good and regular attendance Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%25 Performs other related duties as assigned
$28.41-36.03 ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
Education Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology from an accredited institution Licenses/Certifications Current license issued by the State in which the laboratory is located, if such licensing is required Certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by a nationally recognized agency/board preferred Experience 1-2 years of acute care hospital lab experience in high complexity testing preferred
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant science or medical technology field and hold a current state license where the laboratory is located. Preferred qualifications include 1-2 years of acute care hospital lab experience in high complexity testing, along with comprehensive knowledge of safety guidelines and proficiency in operating standard laboratory equipment.
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