Sutter Health·Modesto, California
Performs pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to assist in disease diagnosis and treatment. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, moderate complexity testing, and maintaining strict adherence to safety and privacy regulations.
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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.
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
Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in one or more assigned clinical specialty areas; examples: Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology (no microscopy), Urinalysis (no microscopy) and Coagulation.
Quantity of Work: Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected time-frames
Ability to use computers, including Microsoft Office suite, electronic mail, internet, etc.
Shift Hours: 10
Weekend Requirements: Every other Weekend
Weekly Hours: 35
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $48.03 to $67.23 / 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. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Market context
California continues to show steady demand for Medical Laboratory Technicians in hospitals, reference labs, and outpatient settings that rely on timely testing. These roles are competitive because employers often want an associate degree or higher, MLT certification, and recent hands-on experience; the posted requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review fit faster. Before applying, confirm your certification status and prepare examples of recent lab workflows, quality control, and specimen handling.
