Job Description
Job Summary:
Performs laboratory tests of moderate and high complexity and prepares records of test results. Maintains instruments, equipment, and supplies.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Prepares and calibrates test instruments and equipment to assure accuracy of tests.
- Prepares and collects specimens and performs laboratory tests of moderate and high complexity as defined in laboratory procedures manual.
- Discusses unexpected or unreasonable test results to supervisor.
- Reports the results of each test and related test data by entering information in computer database.
- Prepares, distributes, and files forms and reports.
- Cleans instruments and equipment as needed following each test.
- Performs maintenance and minor repairs to instruments and equipment.
- Recognizes equipment malfunctions and notifies appropriate personnel.
- Assists newly assigned staff to learn laboratory procedures.
- Performs other related duties as directed.
3:30 PM - 12 AM Monday to Friday with alternating weekends.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of current experience in a clinical laboratory or in related field required.
- Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
Education
- Associate degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory technology or successfully completed an official U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) required.
- Proper documentation for applicable degree is required (i.e. copies of diplomas, transcripts, or International Degree Equivalency Report). Major must be clearly stated on the document. If diploma does not indicate the major, an additional document that states major is required.
License, Certification, Registration
- Medical Technologist Certificate from American Society for Clinical Pathologists OR Medical Lab Scientist Certificate from American Association of Bioanalysts OR Medical Lab Scientist Certificate from American Medical Technologists OR Medical Lab Technician Certificate from American Medical Technologists OR Medical Technologist Certificate from American Medical Technologists OR Medical Lab Scientist Certificate from American Society for Clinical Pathologists OR Medical Lab Technician Certificate from American Association of Bioanalysts OR Medical Lab Technician Certificate from American Society for Clinical Pathologists OR Medical Technologist Certificate from American Association of Bioanalysts
Additional Requirements:
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Primary Location: Maryland,Rockville,Shady Grove Medical Center
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 16
Shift: Evening
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 03:30 PM
Working Hours End: 12:00 AM
Job Schedule: Short Hour
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M40|OPEIU|Local 2
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Rockville Regional Laboratory - Pathology/Lab - Other - 1808
Pay Range: $32.19 - $45.76 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Submit Interest
Job Tags
Shorter hours, Second job, Work at office, Local area, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,