ASCP Certified Clinical Laboratory Technician / MLT

Unleash Your Curiosity in the Lab: Connect with a Dynamic Diagnostic Team in Sunny California

Overview
We are in search of a **Clinical Laboratory Technician** whose passion for science is matched only by a deep commitment to enhancing patient caretransforming lives one lab result at a time. In this full-time, first-shift position at a thriving community hospital near an inviting Southern California coast, youll play a critical role in delivering essential diagnostic results that impact countless patients. Youll collaborate with a community of dedicated professionals, all while benefiting from an extensive rewards package curated to foster your career and overall well-being.

Description Your Contributions

• Conduct routine and specialized tests across various disciplinessuch as chemistry, hematology, and immunologyadhering carefully to established protocols.
• Evaluate test outcomes for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and carry out preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment to ensure peak performance.
• Support specimen collection efforts and prepare samples meticulously for analysis as required.
• Keep accurate records of all procedures, mentor new team members, and maintain laboratory quality standards.
• Ensure a tidy, safe working environment while complying with all regulatory and accreditation guidelines.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science, or a relevant allied health degree, along with preparation for ASCP/AMT certification.

Certifications

• ASCP or AMT Board of Certification in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) to be obtained within one year of starting the position.
• Maintain active certification throughout your employment.

Skills

• Exceptional communicative and interpersonal skills to facilitate seamless collaboration with healthcare teams.
• Ability to apply independent judgment and problem-solve in dynamic or high-pressure settings.
• Meticulous organizational abilities and a keen eye for detail, particularly regarding quality control and documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary reflective of expertise and credentials.
• Comprehensive, market-driven benefits package: includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Generous starting time-off, vacation, and holiday policies, with credit for prior work experience.
• Opportunities for continuing education and support for professional development.
• A robust total rewards package designed to enhance your overall wellness.

In this role, your contributions extend beyond the laboratoryyou play a central part in clinical decision-making and ultimately affect patient outcomes. Each analysis confirms treatment paths; each test serves as a predictive insight into health. Your expertise ensures the precision that healthcare professionals depend on daily.

This position offers more than a jobits joining a passionate community. Here, we foster success through teamwork and continuous enhancement. Regular in-lab meetings, skill refreshers, and process improvement initiatives cultivate an environment where every idea is valued. Youll be encouraged to engage in committees that debate new approaches, propose enhancements, and guide incoming staff members.

Imagine a breathtaking coastal backdroppalm trees swaying in the gentle ocean breeze, seasonal markets brimming with local flavors, and an artistic vibe that resonates throughout the community. Cafes serve as gathering spots, where good conversations flourish about everything from the weather to local events. Free time can involve leisurely paddleboarding at sunset or taking in a live concert in a nearby park under clear skies. The local community is thriving and warm, extending a welcoming spirit, reflected in the healthcare network as well.

Enjoy access to unique boutiques, scenic hiking trails, vibrant theater productions, and varied activities, whether that be birdwatching or surf competitions. With smooth commute routes and proximity to metropolitan amenities, your work-life balance will improve. Housing options tend to be affordable, allowing you to enjoy weekends at the wineries or attending lively community sports events while saving for future adventures.

Here, every lab technician is more than an employeethey are vital contributors to community health. Your work leads to quicker diagnoses, improved care outcomes, satisfaction amongst patients, and more efficient practices. Cheerful notes of appreciation signify not only the significance of your precise results but the deep gratitude felt for your role in nurturing patient health.

If purpose drives youif you seek growth, meaningful contributions, and community engagementthis opportunity awaits you. Whether youre a new graduate or bringing a wealth of experience, youll discover an environment ripe with support, challenge, and prospects.

Are You Ready to Embark on Your Next Adventure?

Join a setting where your precision meets a community that values innovation and kindnessa space where every lab finding feeds into genuine narratives of healing. If you aspire to dedicate your skills and heart in a role that recognizes collaboration, care, and meticulousness, we eagerly look forward to getting to know you.

Apply now and be part of a future where your work saves lives, exploring a harmonious blend of science and humanity.