Travel Medical Lab Technician - $2,732 per week in Los Banos, CA
Company: Windsor Healthcare Recruitment Group, Inc.
Location: Los Banos
Posted on: June 25, 2025
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Job Description:
Executes procedures in assigned areas of the Laboratory to
deliver accurate results in a timely manner. Maintains competence
to perform pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic procedures on
biological specimens to aid health care providers in the diagnosis,
treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease. Performs a variety
of basic and complex Laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy,
specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and
waived, moderate or high complexity testing (as classified by the
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments - CLIA). If assigned to
the Transfusion Service, performs moderate or high complexity
testing and other duties such as blood inventory management, blood
product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion.
Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and
procedures to ensure patient privacy and maintain the highest level
of safety and reliability in testing. Note: Assignments and scope
of duties are consistent with type of license - either a CLS -
Generalist or one of the limited CLS license (e.g. Clinical Chemist
Scientist, Clinical Microbiologist Scientist, and Clinical
Immunohematologist Scientist) These Principal Accountabilities,
Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely
the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the
right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be
performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example,
emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES: PRE-ANALYTIC, ANALYTIC AND POST-ANALYTIC
WORK: Performs procedures to complete test order entry, specimen
collection and specimen processing/handling. Performs analyses of
biological specimens using automated and manual test methods of
waived moderate or high complexity (per CLIA definition), producing
test results necessary for the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and
prevention of disease. Performs post-analytic procedures, including
interpretation, releasing, reporting results; amending/correcting
results, responding to inquiries, and specimen storage and
retrieval. Recognizes when patient results require additional
action prior to reporting (e.g. delta checks and critical values),
taking action appropriately. EQUIPMENT: Calibrates and adjusts
laboratory equipment according to requirements and manufacturer s
guidelines, including providing regular preventive maintenance
(where automated methods are used) of analytical equipment and
performing minor adjustments and repairs. QUALITY ASSURANCE: Scope
of QA duties and tasks includes maintaining a safe and orderly work
area, inventory management, quality control, proficiency testing,
record keeping, privacy, security and confidentiality, and
continual process improvement. Recognizes when test systems are not
functioning within control, taking action appropriately. JOB
KNOWLEDGE & CRITICAL THINKING: Maintains up-to-date operational
information and job knowledge; effectively applies information, job
knowledge and critical thinking to make sound decisions and solve
problems within scope of job responsibilities; escalates problems
appropriately if outside of job scope. Completes competency
assessment activities as assigned. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Contributes to
the satisfaction of internal and external customers by responding
to and resolving - inquiries, complaints, and problems; or by
escalating appropriately if problem is outside of job scope.
TRANSFUSION SERVICE: If assigned to the Transfusion Service,
performs various duties Manages blood product inventory,
maintaining adequate working and safety stock. Performs
pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic procedures for moderate
and high complexity testing. Prepares and issues blood products for
transfusion. COMPLIANCE: Adheres to applicable laws, regulations,
codes, accreditation standards, policies, processes and procedures.
EDUCATION: [Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the
required degree or diploma] Bachelor's degree CERTIFICATION &
LICENSURE: CLSL-CA Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist. TYPICAL
EXPERIENCE: 2 years recent relevant experience. SKILLS AND
KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in
routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications,
laboratory operations, and quality assurance in one or more
assigned clinical specialty areas; examples: Chemistry, Special
Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Urinalysis and Transfusion
Service. Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job
duties and assigned tasks. Demonstrates sound judgment and problem
solving relevant to assigned duties. Ability to compassionately and
effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds,
values, beliefs and behaviors Workflow Management Ability to
appropriately respond to: 1) Fluctuations in volume. 2) Unexpected
situations or problems such as equipment or information systems
failure. 3) Shift-to-Shift hand-offs. 4) STAT test orders. 5)
Specimen integrity issues. 6) Regular review of pending logs,
priority assignments, etc. Ability to follow standard practices,
processes, and procedures in sequence. Knowledge of applicable
local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures
aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients. Knowledge of
applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and
procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.
Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks
for completion within expected timeframes. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND
REQUIREMENTS: See required physical demands, mental components,
visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job
Requirements
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