Molecular Laboratory Technician/Technologist -Generalist

Job Overview

Do you envision a role within an inclusive, diverse, and compassionate workplace culture? Centennial Medical Group and First Call Medical Center is hiring a team member who desires to be a part of a workplace community that supports both personal and professional growth in a challenging and rewarding environment.

We are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal achievement for all employees. Our practice is to treat each employee as an individual. We seek to develop a spirit of teamwork; individuals working together to obtain a common goal.

To maintain an atmosphere where these goals can be accomplished, we provide a progressive workplace. Most importantly, we have a workplace where communication is open, and problems can be discussed and resolved in a mutually respectful atmosphere. We consider individual circumstances and the individual employee.

Our Mission is: Making our communities a healthier place to live by improving access to healthcare while simultaneously lowering the total overall healthcare cost. We support and promote this mission by having a focus on our patient relationships.

The Physicians, medical providers, and staff at Centennial Medical Group and First Call Urgent Care believe that every child and adult should have equal access to health care. We are committed to providing care that is easily accessible and available to all regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, familial or marital status, immigration status, socio-economic status, or national origin.

Purpose

Centennial Medical and First Call are looking for a Molecular Laboratory Technician.

The Generalist is responsible for testing and reporting test results. The MLT Generalist should only perform tests authorized by the laboratory director that are within the individual’s skill level as determined by education, training or experience, and technical abilities. The responsibilities listed below encompass, but are not limited to, the description of clinical work in the laboratory setting.

Qualifications

· Must have 2+ PCR experience · Bachelor’s degree in a laboratory science is preferred

ASCP certification or equivalent required MLT ASCP

· Monday - Friday from 9am-5pm or 6:30am-3pm

· Possible weekends/rotating holidays

Position: Testing Personnel (Test Complexity: High)

Testing personnel are responsible for test performance, and for reporting test results, and should only perform those tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and that are within the individual’s skill level as determined by education, training or experience, and technical abilities. The responsibilities listed below encompass but are not limited to the description for clinical work in the laboratory setting.

Position Requirements:

· Prior work experience in a high complexity Clinical Laboratory,2 years

· PCR experience required;

· Excellent work ethic

· Strong attention to detail

· Excellent communication and organizational skills

· Able to multitask effectively.

· Works well in a team environment

· Excellent computer skills, Microsoft Office applications

Position Responsibilities:

· Versed with all current high complexity laboratory SOPs.

· Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and test analyses and reporting.

· Maintain all necessary logs and QC documentation; instrument maintenance logs, daily QC run log and sample error log.

· Maintain records which demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are processed in the same manner as patient specimens.

· Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies and documenting all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations.

· Follow the laboratory’s policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.

· Be able to identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problem or notify the General Supervisor.

· Maintains open communication with co-workers and management in all aspects of work-related tasks, when applicable.

Healthcare setting:

· Medical laboratory

Education / Certification:

• Bachelor of Science Degree
• MLT ASCP or equivalent

Pay: $23.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person