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We have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Technologist II to join our team in Torrance, CA!
PLEASE NOTE THE TECHNOLOGIST WILL ONLY PERFORM HISTOLOGY DATA REPORTING DUTIES ONLY. NO TECHNICAL LABORATORY WORK TO BE EXPECTED.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm
Work Location: Torrance, CA
Pay Range: $25.00-$39.38
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.
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. For more detailed information, please?click here (https://careers.labcorp.com/global/en/us-rewards-and-wellness) .?
Job Summary : Incumbent performs established procedures for clinical testing reporting as required in all assigned laboratory disciplines. Incumbent is responsible for reporting test results that are then sent to the sponsor. Incumbent proactively seeks out opportunities to improve processes and procedures and demonstrates initiative in resolving problems. Supports quality control/quality assurance monitoring programs and is responsible for assisting with training of personnel.
Duties and Responsibilities :
? Quality Control Monitoring Programs
o Review and investigate unacceptable results to internal and external quality control monitoring programs. Prepare corrective action responses by assigned due date for management review.
? SOPs
o Complete timely review of new or revised SOPs circulated for peer review.
o May assist with timely processing of SOPs for department.
? Proficiency Testing Survey Samples
o May provide support to proficiency testing program by coordinating receipt of survey material, coordinating with interdepartmental personnel for sample analysis, and ensuring timely and correct completion of electronic or paper report forms.
o Investigate root cause for unacceptable performance on proficiency surveys and prepare corrective action response by assigned due date.
? Training
o Assist with training new employees and follow-up to ensure training is understood.
o May assist with the development of training material, training checklists, and competency assessment programs.
? CDx studies:
o The incumbent may be trained and participate in reporting CDx studies, complete appropriate documentation.
o May be a trainer for CDx assays if deemed certified by the device company.
? Assist staff by providing reporting guidance where needed.
Non-Essential Functions
Only individuals that are verified to qualify as supervisory personnel under regulations/standards applicable to the facility (e.g., New York State, CLIA, CAP) may perform periodic review and approval of quality control program records (e.g. quality control data, instrument logs, reagent logs). The SOPs applicable to the department should be consulted to determine records that can be reviewed and approved.
Education and Experience Skills and Competencies Qualifications/Certifications and Licenses Required:
Minimum Required: Individual should have >5 years external clinical laboratory testing experience or 1 year of Labcorp Laboratory experience performing clinical laboratory testing.
US Requirements:
Individual must qualify as testing personnel under the following CAP/CLIA 1988 and both CALIFORNIA and New York State Department of Health requirements:
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CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license, either Generalist or Specialist
Earned a bachelor's degree in medical technology from an accredited college or university Or
Successful completion of three academic years of study (90 semester hours) in an accredited college or university which met the requirements for entrance into, and successful completion of, a twelve-month training course in an accredited school of medical technology. Or
Earned a bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science and have at least six months of pertinent laboratory experience and training in the specialty in which testing is to be performed, provided that combination has given the individual the equivalent education and training obtainable as defined in New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Title 10 NYCRR Part 58 1.5. Or
Additional ways to qualify are defined in New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Title 10 NYCRR Part 58 1.5. NOTE: Technologist IIs who perform supervisory function must qualify as NYS Supervisor under Title 10 NYCRR Part 58-1.4, which includes, but is not limited to the following: The supervisor is qualified as a clinical laboratory technologist pursuant to the provisions of section 58- 1.5(b) and has had at least four years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience subsequent to qualifying.
Working Conditions:
Work is generally performed in a laboratory environment.
Exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Weekend work and bank holidays are required.
Second or third shift may be required.
Overtime may be required.
NOTE: Technologist IIs who perform supervisory function must qualify as NYS
CA Licensed (request):
Clinical Laboratory Scientist, either Generalist or Specialty as appropriate
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.
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