Medical Lab Scientist; MLS​/Medical Lab Technician; MLT - Berkeley Hospital

Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) / Medical Lab Technician (MLT) - Berkeley Hospital

Apply to the Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) / Medical Lab Technician (MLT) role at Roper St. Francis Healthcare. Shift hours: 11:00 am – 7:30 pm / Every other weekend.

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position:
Performs routine and special diagnostic procedures requiring technical skill, judgment, and independent decision‑making following established standards, policies, and procedures. Performs phlebotomy and accessioning duties as needed. Assists the Laboratory Supervisor in the technical and administrative functions of the laboratory.

• Technical procedures:
  Responsible for testing procedures, quality control, and proficiency testing to ensure that the test results meet the lab’s definition of quality—accurate, timely, appropriate, and useful. Verifies specimen integrity, sets priorities, evaluates and interprets data, and takes appropriate action per policy. Performs documentation, assists in evaluation and implementation of new methods, assists with upkeep of policy/procedure manuals, and CAP inspections.
• Instrumentation:
  Operates lab instruments, performs instrument QC, documents results, ensures preventive maintenance and troubleshooting to enable timely and accurate results.
• Information handling:
  Uses Cerner/STAR per policy for ordering, receiving, canceling tests, reviewing and verifying results, and documenting all actions. Maintains patient confidentiality per established policies.
• Communication/customer service:
  Communicates information to supervisors, pathologists, coworkers, students, other department staff, and physicians in an accurate, timely, clear, and professional manner. Answers phones and provides information as requested. Builds rapport with peers, management, physicians and hospital staff.
• Compliance/safety:
  Follows laboratory and hospital policies and procedures, informs supervisors of safety issues, maintains a safe work environment, and stays knowledgeable about regulations related to medical necessity and billing. Completes mandatory education and participates in continuing education. Works to meet departmental performance improvement goals.

• ASCP, ASCPI, NCA, or AMT registered as a MT, MLS, or IMLS.

• B.S. in Medical Technology, or bachelor’s degree with prerequisite coursework and clinical training (required).
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, must meet alternate route requirements for education and training as set forth by ASCP, NCA, or AMT in order to be certified by those bodies.

• Not required.

Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping. May require lifting or moving items up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Requires visual acuity and normal color perception needed for interpretation of lab orders and proper collection technique. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, biohazardous materials, and other conditions common to a laboratory environment.

Fast‑paced, high‑traffic work environment that may be interruptive and stressful. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on departmental needs.

• Operate laboratory instrumentation, perform patient phlebotomy, and make sound, well‑informed decisions under stressful conditions and time constraints.
• Demonstrate superior work knowledge and ability to organize and communicate clearly.
• Use office equipment such as telephones, fax machines, computer terminals, etc.

• Excellent organizational, leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of work‑related information.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support.

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑1.4(a), 60‑300.5(a) and 60‑741.5(a). All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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