Medical Lab Tech - Spectrum Healthcare Resources
San Diego, CA
About the Job
Job Description
Spectrum Healthcare Resources is excited to offer a potential career opportunity for an Medical Laboratory Technologist at the Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD). This civilian position is an outstanding chance to contribute to the health and well-being of our military members while enjoying a rewarding work-life balance and a supportive patient community.
Join us in making a significant impact on the lives of those who serve our country, with a focus on quality care and professional development!
Requirements:
- Education: Graduate from a medical laboratory scientist training program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) (OR)
- The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) (OR)
- Educational program acceptable to the American Medical Technologist (AMT) (OR)
- Any bachelor’s degree in the sciences with acceptable certification.
- Certification: Certification/registration as determined by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or AMT, or equivalent as specified in the TO.Experience: One year of experience within the last two years as a medical laboratory scientist is preferred but not required.
- Degree: Certificate
- BLS Certificate
- Possess a minimum of 1 year of full-time experience within the last 3 years as a Medical Technologist in a clinical facility of similar size or complexity.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform a full range of clinical laboratory tests in sections such as hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, serology, microbiology, and blood bank.
- Determine the suitability of specimens for analysis and ensure their physiologic state is maintained.
- Prepare reagents and primary reference materials as necessary.
- Calibrate, standardize, adjust, and maintain instruments, verifying correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks.
- Identify common problems and make simple repairs.
- Recognize and react to indicators of malfunction, implement corrections, obtain analytical data, convert to a prescribed unit of reporting, and correlate data to verify results.
- Conduct quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products, and maintain proper records for quality control and quality assurance reports.
- Prepare specimens for transport to MTF laboratory or for mail out.
- Prepare biological waste for proper disposal.
Company Overview:
At Spectrum, we leverage over thirty-five years of experience to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions for federal agencies. Certified by the Joint Commission, we are committed to the highest standards of service and reliability. Spectrum Healthcare Resources is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.