Organization: Mercy Hospital Bakersfield
Primary Location: California-Central California Service Area-Bakersfield-Mercy Southwest Hospital
Work Locations: Mercy Southwest Hospital 400 Old River Rd Bakersfield 93311
Hours Per Pay Period: 16
Shift: Evening
Employment Type: Seasonal/Casual/OnCall/Supplemental
Work Schedule: 8 HOUR
Number of Openings: 1
Area of Interest: Laboratory
SOME MAJOR BENEFITS AT MERCY HOSPITALS OF BAKERSFIELD:
- FREE health insurance premiums for you and your dependents
- Paid life insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Retirement and Pension Plans
- Paid time off for vacation and holidays
- Mercy Hospital and Mercy Southwest Hospitals are smoke-free facilities.
- Relocation Assistance for eligible employees
- Incentive Bonus Potential for Management
About This Position
Reports to the Laboratory Supervisor. The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing laboratory examinations and testing of waived and moderate complexity as defined under the scope of practice by the State of California, Department of Public Health Laboratory Field Services. Duties include: receiving and processing blood samples; centrifugation and loading barcoded specimens onto automated analyzers that are interfaced to the LIS; aliquoting and handling of reference lab specimens; performing waived and moderate complexity testing. Additional duties include clerical and telephone communication in support of the Laboratories functions. When licensed to do so, may also perform the duties of a Clinical Laboratory Assistant and other duties as directed by the Clinical Laboratory Scientist. 1 year of clinical laboratory experience including knowledge of instrument operation, specimen processing, knowledge of specimen send-outs, and/or microbiology specimen processing. Five years of clinical laboratory experience or two years of college preferred. AA degree preferred. Basic laboratory bench practice skills Working knowledge of medical terminology General typing/computer skills Must demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills Must have the ability to read, write and speak English. Ability to perform all phlebotomy functions including adult, pediatric and neonates. Ability to adapt to work load demands and remain calm and function efficiently during difficult or emergency situations. Ability to operate automated equipment under direct supervision. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Medical Laboratory Technician License from LFS, DPH, CA (CA CPT I LICENSE) and Heartsaver certification required.