Medical Laboratory Technician - VCMC Lab

Ventura County Ventura, CA

Medical Laboratory Technician - VCMC Lab

Ventura County

Ventura, CA

Expired: February 14, 2023 Applications are no longer accepted.

$65,488 to $91,728 Yearly
Full-Time

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Medical Laboratory Technician - VCMC Lab

Salary

$65,488.37 - $91,728.48 Annually

Location

Ventura & Santa Paula, CA

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Department

Health Care Agency

Job Number

0646HCA-22AA (TM)

Closing

2/15/2023 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
Benefits
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Description

To view the brochure, please click here (https://vcportal.ventura.org/HR/joblisting/2022-08-19_MedTechCareersBrochure.pdf) .

THE POSITION: Under direction of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist, will perform waived and moderate complexity tests in chemistry, endocrinology, toxicology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, general immunology, and bacteriological tests for examination, obtaining data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases; perform other related duties as required. Those excluded are moderate complexity tests requiring microscopy or in the specialty of immunohematology.

NEW HIRE/RETENTION/REFERRAL INCENTIVES: Subject to the applicable section of the SEIU 721 MOA 2019-2022, Amendment #6 (Secs. 3801 – 3803):

In compliance with specific requirements, effective 10/12/2022 a regular employee may be eligible for an Employee Referral Incentive of $500.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Medical Laboratory Technician differs from Clinical Laboratory Scientist I in that the latter is licensed to perform microscopic, manual procedures, and transfusion service testing.

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency – Ventura County Medical Center and may require travel to Santa Paula Hospital.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies within the Health Care Agency. There are currently four (4) Regular vacancies.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

OPENING DATE: February 22, 2022

CLOSING DATE: February 15, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

(Previously: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs).

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to:

Performs a variety of tests in any or all of the fields of medical technology and clinical lab using manual equipment; operate and maintain manual equipment and automated, computer-controlled equipment; completion of technical testing/reporting in serology, microbiology, hematology, chemistry, special chemistry, and urinalysis;
Performs venipuncture as required, shall not perform skin tests;
Reports patient test results verbally and in writing to members of the medical and nursing staffs;
Maintains quality control statistical data;
Processes blood, urine samples and microbiological samples from patients, including entry/receipt of specimens in LIS, centrifugation, and distribution/sending to reference laboratories; Prepares specimens for transportation from collection sites at the main laboratory and for shipment to reference laboratories;
Stains blood smears of biological specimens and Gram stains and streak culture plates;
Receives and stores laboratory supplies, reagents, controls, and standards, and assist in maintaining inventory;
Performs and maintains laboratory logs and records;
Assists physicians in obtaining and staining bone marrow specimens;
Receives specimens from collection sites at the main laboratory;
Provides and promotes excellent customer service for all internal and external customers;
Monitors room, refrigerator, freezer, incubator and water bath temperatures;
Greets patients and answer phones;
Performs record keeping, labeling and filing;
Assists in the entry of reference laboratory results and verify patient demographic for specimens sent to California Department of Public Health (CDPH); and
Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the examination processand assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

Education/Experience:

The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below may be acquired through various types of experience, education, or training, typically:

Completion of any education and experience pattern accepted by the California Department of Health Care Services for licensure as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

No experience required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Medical Laboratory Technician license issued by the State of California Department of Health Services.
Incumbents must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations.
Frequent exposure to body fluids, infectious specimens, and other conditions common to the clinical laboratory.
Frequent standing, walking, grasping, carrying and speaking.
Occasional sitting, reaching, bending and stooping.
Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 25 lbs.
Frequent use of computer, keyboard, copy, fax machine, and phone.

DESIRED

Experience working in a Clinical Lab

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

This position may be subject to State Health Officer Orders regarding vaccine verification and/or testing. These requirements are a condition of employment. Depending on assignment and work location(s), successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination and/or booster against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of: the standardized tests performed in Hematology, Serology, Chemistry, Automated Blood Bank, Microbiology, and Urinalysis.

Working ability to: perform bacteriological, serological, biochemical, hematological and parasitological tests; follow oral and written instructions; conduct clinical laboratory tests according to established procedures and within acceptable quality control standards; document and maintain clear and concise laboratory records and logs; establish and maintain effective working relationships with professionals, medical staff, patients, and customers; read and understand procedures including those related to specimen collection, processing; testing; shipping; analyzer maintenance and operation; perform arithmetic calculations and measurements; work effectively with others, recognize and be sensitive to diverse cultural backgrounds and lifestyles; comply with HIPAA regulations and perform duties using automated Laboratory Information System, computers and related software.

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 15, 2023.

(Previously: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date).

To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here (http://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/HR/docs/Lateral_Transfer.pdf) for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - Pass/Fail: An application evaluation will be conducted to determine whether or not each applicant possesses the required licensure and certification for this recruitment. Those candidates who do will be placed on the eligible list.

Applicants successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record may be required for this position.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Erin Niemi at erin.niemi@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-2568.

VETERAN’S POINTS: This is a trainee/entry level classification, and Veteran’s Points may apply to eligible candidates.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)

(SEIU)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

Benefits website (https://hr.ventura.org/benefits) or you may call (805) 654-2570.
Retirement FAQ's (https://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/benefits/docs/RETIREMENT%20-%20FAQs.pdf)
Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ, UPT, UWS

Do you posses a valid Medical Laboratory Technician license issued by the State of California Department of Health Services?

Do you have the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25lbs?

These positions are frequently exposed to body fluids, infectious specimens, and other conditions common to the clinical laboratory. Are you able and willing to work in this environment?

These positions require frequent use of a computer, keyboard, copy, fax machine, and phone. Are you able and willing to uses these devices?

These positions must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations. Are you able and willing to work in a fast paced work environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations?

These positions require occasional sitting, reaching, bending and stooping? Are you able and willing to sit, reach, bend and stoop?

These positions require frequent standing, walking, grasping, carrying and speaking. Are you able and willing to frequently stand, walk, grasp, carry and speak?

These positions require working at two different hospital campuses when necessary: Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital. Are you willing and able to travel between these two locations to meet the demands of the job?

These positions require working various shifts and overtime. Are you able and willing to work such a schedule to meet the demands of the positions?

Describe your experience working as a Medical Laboratory Technician. In your response include your title(s), the name of the employer(s) in which you acquired the experience, and a description of your responsibilities. This experience MUST be included in the Work Experience section of your application for you to receive credit for it. If you do not have this type of experience, please write, "No experience."

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