Sutter Health·Livermore, California
Performs pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to assist in disease diagnosis and treatment. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, specimen processing, and reporting results in accordance with CLIA regulations.
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.
Certification & licensure: MLT-Medical Laboratory Technician Upon Hire
No Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 8 Employee Status: Short Hour Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $53.97 to $75.55 / 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.
Requires an Associate's Degree and MLT certification upon hire. Candidates must demonstrate technical competence in routine specimen collection and testing across various clinical specialty areas.
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