Medical Lab Technician (MLT) - Per Diem

Are you an experienced Clinical Lab Professional? If so, Labcorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our team as a Medical Lab Technician at Labcorp located in San Diego, CA. In this position you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at Labcorp: “Improving Health, Improving Lives”. 

**Pay Range: $26.00 - $31.00 per hour 

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

Work Schedule:  This is a casual/per diem position; hours will be "as needed" the start and end times will vary. 3rd shit (overnight)

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here.  

Job Responsibilities 

• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria 

• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures 

• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality 

• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving. 

• Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls 

• Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care 

• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures 

• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary 

• Assist with processing of specimens when needed 

• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment 

Requirements: 

• Associates in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements – Bachelor’s degree is a plus  

• CA State MLT license is required 

• ASCP or AMT certification is required 

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment. 

• Proficient with computers; familiarity with laboratory information systems are a plus