Local Contract Medical Lab Technician

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.

-Allied is seeking a local contract Medical Lab Technician for a local contract job in Palo Alto, California.

• Specialty:
  Medical Lab Technician
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Start Date:
  
  02/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, rotating
• Employment Type:
  
  Local Contract

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs routine tests in a medical laboratory to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs manual and automated routine blood tests
• Prepares specimens for microscopic examination
• Operates laboratory equipment including centrifuges, dry bath incubators and blood bank refrigerators
• Applies standard laboratory concepts, practices and procedures within a defined field; may specialize in hematology, blood bank, cytology, histology, or chemistry
• Performs daily instrument maintenance and quality control
• Knowledge of critical values
• Maintains accurate records and data reporting
• Compliance with workplace policies and procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control
• Ensures to comply with HIPAA, CLIA, COLA, and CAP regulatory requirements
  • Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program and successful completion of national exam administered by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathology preferred and may be required per state/contract
• One year experience as a ML required unless certified as an MLT in state practicing
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Requirements: 2+ years of Lab Tech experience EPIC experience Details:

Location:

Palo Alto, CA

Start date:

ASAP Duration: 13 weeks, possible extensions

Shift: Days

Hours:

5x8's, 40 hours/week Requirements: 2+ years of Lab Tech experience EPIC experience

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has connected the nation’s top talent to a variety of healthcare and educational partners since 1988. We achieved a pioneering certification with the Joint Commission in 2008 and have since evolved into one of the foremost staffing companies in the United States. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of professionals, across health systems, government facilities, or schools.

Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Our commitment to a higher standard of service has fueled our growth, solidifying our nationwide and local presence in healthcare and education.