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AHMC Healthcare

Medical Lab Tech

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A Medical Laboratory Technician helps with the performance of laboratory tests in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology laboratories, which provide information for medical patient diagnosis and treatment. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment, makes observations, and calculates and records results; receives, types, tests, and records blood bank inventories.

$60,972 / year median in California

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview Clinical laboratory scientist performs complex laboratory tests on blood, bodily fluids and tissue samples to help diagnose and treat diseases. Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures. Hospital description.
Responsibilities Medical Laboratory Technician Duties and Responsibilities:
In addition to ensuring the accuracy of lab results, the medical laboratory technician is frequently in contact with the patient, providing them with information and guiding them through the examination. The following job responsibilities may be included in medical laboratory technician job description: Organizes work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling, sorting specimens, and checking specimens' delivery. Maintains quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance. Serves as a technical resource by participating in staff training. Identifies and communicates abnormal patient conditions by alerting supervisory personnel. Identifies the presence or quantity of drugs in the patient's system. Provides test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating chemistry equipment. Ensures the patient of receiving compatible blood by completing blood typing, antibody screening, and compatibility testing. Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers. Maintains patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential. MLT will report to the Director of the laboratory. Must pay attention to high level of attention to detail. Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to work independently and within a team environment Ability to educate patients and families on health issues Qualifications Associate's or bachelor's degree in medical technology A minimum of 5 to 10 years of medical laboratory experience required Needs to be in possession of a clinical state license MLT - License
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Hospital Description Greater El Monte has been providing the community with healthcare services for over 40 years. Wide range of services, the only 24/7 Emergency department within a 6-mile radius.