Laboratory Technician Medical 8344 - Calabasas, United States - Crescent City Recruitment Group

Description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm


Position:
Laboratory Technician Medical 8344


Location:
Calabasas Hills CA

Schedule 3:00pm - 1:30am Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday.

Projected duration: 6 months + potential extensions + potential for perm


Job code:

CVDJP
Entry Level, will train

pay rate - $22 to $25 per hour

Benefits are available

Required Education/Degree:

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology or related fields of science from an accredited institution which includes a minimum 12 semester hours of chemistry preferably including at least one course of organic chemistry.

Must have proof of degree or official transcripts meeting requirements.

Position

Summary:
The primary functions are to perform technical activities in the laboratory related to tests on human specimens

and to record laboratory data while working under the technical oversight of a California-licensed Clinical

Laboratory Scientist.


Essential Job Duties:

• Assists in specimen testing under direct and constant supervision according to established procedures,

working under the technical oversight of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist and in compliance with CA

regulatory restrictions. Uses automated and/or digital devices such as timers or thermometers in

performing tasks.

• Records dates of receipt, in use, and expiration for all reagents, kits, controls, and standards used for

assigned assays. Ensures material used is not expired prior to use.

• Pipettes using pre-set devices, calibrated and approved automatic devices or fixed volume dispensers.
• Performs, under direct supervision, preventative maintenance (PM) on equipment, documents PM

appropriately, makes minor repairs and immediately contacts appropriate personnel for problems

requiring more complex repairs.

• Develops an ever-increasing understanding of laboratory medicine and the clinical significance of

laboratory results.

• Adheres to the standard operating procedures and safety requirements of Esoterix, CLIA, CAP and other

regulatory bodies.

• Documents all activities as necessary using good documentation practices (Examples include preventative

maintenance logs, instrument function checks, troubleshooting, and quality control) to ensure regulatory

compliance.

• Follows any other job-related instructions and performs any other job related duties requested by department

management.


Summary:
The main function of a lab technician is to perform pre-analytical testing on patient samples under the direct and constant supervision of a medical technologist


Job responsibilities:
Set up, maintain and clean working areas. Aliquot patient samples using pre-calibrated pipetting devices. Aliquot reagents using automated liquid handling devices. Review and resolve pending and overdue testing. Build batches of aliquoted patient samples for analysis. Maintain and clean laboratory equipment used in processing including performing preventative maintenance in accordance with standard operating procedures. Reset and resolve errors caused by equipment failures.


Skills:
Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and problem solving skills. Basic ability to work independently and manage on time. Basic knowledge of the information and techniques needed to locate and resolve problem specimens. Basic ability to analyze data and accurately document and record data.


Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory sciences or medical technology or related fields of science from an accredited institution which includes a minimum of 12 semester hours of chemistry preferably including at least one course of organic chemistry.

0.2 years experience required.