KPC GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTERS INC.·Santa Ana, California
Perform and document various chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests while ensuring accurate results and timely communication of critical findings. Maintain laboratory instrumentation, perform quality control procedures, and collect blood specimens.
Medical Technologist follows procedures, performs & documents chemical, microscopic, morphologic, immunologic, bacteriologic tests. Obtains accurate results within procedure limitations with a turnaround time as stated in the procedure manual. Follows Policy and Procedural guidelines for the communication of critical test results including the timeliness and documentation. Discovers & corrects problems in a timely manner. Corrective action documented as required. Communicates in a courteous & professional manner to other team members in the hospital. Performs & records instrumentation maintenance and calibration procedures. Performs quality control procedures and maintains their records. Ensures compliance with QC protocol for running controls & accepting results. Notifies supervisor with out of control, discrepant or unexpected results in a timely manner. Familiar with all pertinent computer procedures & contingency procedures. Verifies completion of work by various computer programs & assigned work is completed. Collects adequate venous & capillary blood specimens in a competent manner. Participates as instructed in the orientation of new team members. As requested, inventories & orders supplies as needed. Maintains adequate inventory of all laboratory material supplies and works toward reducing costs. Demonstrates flexibility in job duties. Assists in other areas of the laboratory and hospital as needed. Assumes additional or changed shift assignments when requested
Market context
In California, per-diem Clinical Laboratory Scientist roles are often competitive because hospitals need licensed staff who can cover varied shifts and maintain broad bench coverage. This role is especially selective given the current CA CLS license, hospital experience, and at least one year as a Clinical Lab Generalist; requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. If you apply, confirm your MAB certificate timeline and be ready to discuss recent generalist work and shift flexibility.
