Medical Laboratory Technician (#RH4010)
$33.93-$41.24 Hourly / $5,881.23-$7,148.68 Monthly / $70,574.86-$85,784.18 Yearly

Under supervision, performs waived and moderately complex laboratory tests as well as pre-analytical procedures, and standardized tests and examinations in a clinical laboratory setting; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3 Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.

The Medical Laboratory Technician class is distinguished from the higher Clinical Laboratory Scientist in that the latter is licensed to perform microscopic and transfusion service testing.

• Ensures accurate and timely result reporting on waived and moderately complex laboratory tests by performing test/instrument start up, calibration, instrument maintenance, correlation study, quality control, patient testing, results interpretation, and resolving/troubleshooting problems according to established procedures.
• Assists in the quality assurance process through investigation, understanding the root cause of issues, and implementing process improvements in collaboration with supervisors and coworkers.
• Maintains adequate inventory.
• Assists with validation of new reagents, new controls, new tests, and new instruments in compliance with local, State, and Federal regulations.
• May perform all related duties of lower level laboratory staff, such as laboratory assistant, as assigned.
• May assist in training and orientation of new staff within the scope of work.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

License: Possession of a Medical Laboratory Technician license issued by the State of California Department of Health.

Clinical terminology, methods and procedures; common laboratory equipment and accepted safety procedures including Standard Precautions; specimen requirements and stability; reading tests, identifying and evaluating standard and abnormal test reaction and/or results, understanding clinical significance of tests; methods of arithmetic calculations and measurements; Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance.

Perform a wide variety of waived and moderately complex laboratory tests and procedures with skill and accuracy according to prescribed procedures; collect specimens from patients with skill, patience and tact; train others in technical laboratory procedures and equipment use; work effectively in a high volume, fast paced environment; follow written and oral technical directions; work effectively and in cooperation with organizations, departments, and staff; recognize and be sensitive to diverse cultural difference; maintain records and prepare technical, factual reports of test results; communicate with providers, staff, and clients effectively and professionally; promote excellence in customer service; perform work using related computer software.

Mobility- Frequent operating keyboard, standing for long periods, walking; occasional sitting for long periods, pushing/pulling, bending/squatting, driving, climbing stairs; Lifting- Frequent lifting 5 pounds or less; occasional lifting 5 to 30 pounds; Vision- Frequent overall vision, eye/hand coordination, reading/close-up work, field of vision/peripheral; occasional color perception, depth perception; Dexterity- Frequent reaching, grasping, repetitive motion, writing; occasional holding; Hearing/Talking- Constant hearing normal speech; frequent hearing on the telephone, talking in person, talking on the telephone; occasional hearing faint sounds; Emotional/Psychological- Frequent decision-making, concentration, working alone; frequent public contact, occasional exposure to trauma, grief, death, exposure to hazardous materials; Special Requirements-may require working weekends/nights; working alone; Environmental Conditions- Frequent exposure to noise; occasional exposure to dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation, cold, heat (indoor), hazardous materials.