Medical Laboratory Technician jobs in San Jose, CA

Medical Laboratory Technician performs a variety of routine and specialized diagnostic medical lab tests as requested by healthcare staff according to established protocols and procedures. Prepares specimens for microscopic examination or testing procedures. Being a Medical Laboratory Technician operates automated laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Performs quality control and assurance procedures. Additionally, Medical Laboratory Technician records lab results in specified system. Follows all required privacy, safety, and biohazard procedures and standards. Requires an associate degree in laboratory technology, science or equivalent. Requires valid certification as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) from ASCP or AMT. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Medical Laboratory Technician works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Medical Laboratory Technician typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Medical Laboratory Technician (Open)
  • County of San Mateo
  • San Mateo, CA OTHER
  • Note: This job announcement was amended on October, 2023 to update the work shift information.

    Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on June 15, 2022 to extend the Final Filing Date.  This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous."

    Would you like to join a progressive hospital organization where your contributions are valued and recognized? Are you ready for the next step in your healthcare career? If you answered "yes," this may be the opportunity for you!

    Through growth and change, San Mateo County Health remains committed to provide quality medical care to meet the health needs of the community. We are excited about our employees and the commitment they demonstrate to serve our community. Our commitment is to providing quality care with a compassionate touch and we strive to help you maintain a balance between work and family. San Mateo Medical Center, a 231-bed acute care facility, has been providing healthcare to our community and surrounding service area since 1930.
     
    The SMMC Laboratory is looking for experienced Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) to join our talented team of laboratory professionals. Under supervision, MLTs perform waived and moderately complex laboratory tests and procedures to provide data used in the diagnosis and therapeutic management of disease. Clinical areas include: hematology, chemistry, microbiology, coagulation, and blood banking. Positions are available for Medical Laboratory Technicians licensed in California for extra help shifts, including evening and night. Experienced hospital generalists are encouraged to apply.
     
    The ideal candidate will possess:
    • A current Medical Laboratory Technician license issued by the State of California.
    • An Associate's Degree, or higher, in a related field. 
    • Work-related experience in a hospital laboratory environment.  
    • The ability to work well with others while promoting teamwork and a positive work environment.
    • Good oral and written communication skills.

    There is currently one Regular, Full-Time vacancy for the night shift from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM.

    NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

    Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

    • Prepare specimens and conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, such as blood and urine.
    • Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of blood and urines using standard procedures.
    • Perform blood counts, coagulation studies, sed-rates, and kit waived tests.
    • Perform chemistry, immunochemistry, and therapeutic drug testing.
    • Report negative urine cultures and other moderately complex microbiology tests.
    • Analyze, record and report test data accurately and within established timeframes and quality control standards.
    • Perform calibration and maintenance on instrumentation.
    • Perform and record required quality controls and quality assurance assessments.
    • Participate in required proficiency testing programs and required laboratory inspection surveys.
    • Prepare blood components, solutions and reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas and procedures.
    • Perform venous and skin punctures to obtain blood samples for test purposes.
    • Provide oversight of phlebotomy, students, specimen processing, and reference lab send outs.
    • Perform and maintain quality requirements of waived CLIA tests including dipstick UAs, pregnancy, fecal occult blood tests and mononucleosis, strep antigen, and RSV testing.
    • Orient and train new employees.
    • Perform related duties as assigned.
    Knowledge of: Laboratory concepts, techniques and practices used in moderately complex laboratory testing; operation and care of laboratory equipment and instrumentation; quality control and quality assurance concepts, standards and practices; automated chemistry analyzers and related systems; proper and safe handling and disposal of laboratory specimens, chemicals and hazardous wastes; phlebotomy and specimen processing techniques; and relevant terminologies used in the profession.

    Skill/Ability to: Perform a wide variety of waived and moderately complex laboratory testing within prescribed procedures; tactfully and patiently collect specimens from patients and process laboratory orders; train others in laboratory procedures; make judgments in evaluating the validity of completed laboratory tests; maintain and analyze quality control programs; understand and follow written and oral directions, procedures or instructions; maintain accurate records of test data results, and prepare factual reports in a timely manner; and set up, maintain, calibrate, clean and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.

    Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is an associate's degree and at least one year of related experience.

    Licensure/Certification: Possession of a Medical Laboratory Technician license issued by the State of California.Anyone may applyResponses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

    This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San Mateo Human Resources Department.


    The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.

    IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the “Apply” button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

    Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. 

    TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE: 
    Final Filing Date: Continuous
    Application Screening: TBD
    Panel Interview: TBD

    The County of San Mateo may require that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccine or comply with weekly COVID-19 testing. Employees hired into specified health care facilities and other high-risk settings where there is potential for frequent COVID-19 exposure to staff and highly vulnerable patients are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. For more specific information, please refer to the County's COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Policy..
     
    At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. 
    The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
     
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    Debbie Kong (051822) (Medical Laboratory Technician - F157)
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Medical Technician - Phlebotomy and Laboratory
  • US Veterans Health Administration
  • Palo Alto, CA FULL_TIME
  • Duties ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** The primary purpose of this position is to perform as a ph...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Health Physics Technician II [Bargaining Unit]
  • SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
  • Menlo, CA FULL_TIME
  • SLAC Job Postings Position overview: SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory’s Environmental Health and Safety Division is seeking a Health Physics Technician II to join our Radiation Protection team. Me...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Laboratory Technician
  • California Skin Institute Management LLC
  • San Jose, CA FULL_TIME
  • California Skin Institute (CSI) is the largest and fastest growing private dermatology practice in California with over 30 offices and 80 providers CSI offers an unwavering commitment to excellence in...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Laboratory Technician
  • Apple
  • Santa Clara, CA FULL_TIME
  • SummaryPosted: Mar 26, 2024Role Number:200544105Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Brin...
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Laboratory Technician
  • My Care Labs
  • Fremont, CA FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
  • Duties and responsibilities: Utilize fundamentals of microbial and chemistry testing. Participates in specimen testing and collection according to established procedures. Perform positive patient iden...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Engineering Lab Technician
  • Apple
  • Cupertino, CA
  • Summary Posted: Mar 22, 2024 Role Number:200543891 Do you love creating elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CPT Certified Phlebotomist - Monday - Friday Day Shift $1,200/week
  • Associated Health Professionals, Inc.
  • San Jose, CA
  • Job Description Job Description AHP Staffing seeks a Phlebotomist who performs phlebotomy duties under the direction of ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Lab Technician - $50-63 per hour
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Livermore, CA
  • Sutter Health is seeking a Medical Lab Technician for a job in Livermore, California. Job Description & Requirements Spe...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Histology Tech - Lab Assistant I
  • GYNE-PATH LAB INC
  • Campbell, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Job Summary: Working under the direction and supervision of the Histology Supervisor, th...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Life Science Research Associate - Atherosclerosis
  • PAVIR
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) supports the nation's second largest research program conducted among ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cath Lab Nurse Manager
  • Clinical Management Consultants
  • San Jose, CA
  • Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for the next step in your nurse leadership career? We have an exciting o...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Engineering Lab Technician
  • Wisk Aero
  • Mountain View, CA
  • At Wisk, we're transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passion...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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R&D Technician
  • Terumo Medical Corporation
  • Campbell, CA
  • Job Summary The Technician II assists R & D engineers and/or teams in the development, building, testing, and analysis o...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...
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Income Estimation for Medical Laboratory Technician jobs
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