Job Locations US-CA-Oceanside Overview Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County's coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community. Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City's Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities' pressing health and social needs. Position Summary: Responsible for pre-analytical processes for waived or moderate complexity clinical laboratory tests under CLIA, performs associated administrative quality procedures, performs instrument maintenance, and maintains appropriate and accurate documentation. Major Position Responsibilities: The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization. * Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements. * Follows the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, ensures appropriate specimen type and quality for test analyses. * Manages department inventory appropriately, in partnership with the laboratory section leader. * The following responsibilities are performed while in dedicated training sessions under direct supervisor of a licensed clinical laboratory scientist: * Appropriately prioritizes and performs accurate analysis of patient specimens at a speed and volume consistent with the turnaround time goals of the department, validates test results using reference ranges, instrument flags, clinical correlation, and evaluates critical values prior to reporting results according to laboratory policies and procedures. * Perform analysis of Proficiency Testing samples integrated into patient workload and maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples. * Perform and document quality control and quality assurance activities according to laboratory policies and procedures. * Perform and document instrument maintenance and troubleshooting and procedural calibrations according to laboratory policies and procedures. * Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: * Minimum one (1) year experience in a clinical laboratory, preferred. * Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and customer relationship skills, required. * Demonstrates strong laboratory technical expertise and problem solving skills, required. Education: * Actively enrolled in a MLT program OR has an active CLS Trainee license, required. Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work. * Salary/Hourly wage range for this position is posted. Actual pay will be determined based on verified experience as well as internal equity. TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.