LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

We encourage Military Veterans and Military Spouses to apply

SITE OF SERVICE: 

·       29 Palms, CA - Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC)

POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:

·       Degree: Certificate

·       Education: Graduate from a medical laboratory technician training program accredited

by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or educational program acceptable to the American Medical Technologist (AMT).

·       Certification: Certification/registration as determined by the American Society for

·       Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT)

·       Experience: One year of experience within the last two years

·       License: N/A

·       Cardiac Certification (s): Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

·       U.S. Citizenship: HCWs performing under this contract shall be U.S. citizens.

·       English Language Requirement: The Contractor shall ensure that all HCWs providing services under this contract are able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.

·       Physical Capability: HCWs shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services.

CORE DUTIES:

·       Perform a full range of clinical laboratory tests in any one or a combination of the

following sections of the laboratory: hematology, chemistry, cytology, histotechnology, urinalysis, serology, microbiology and blood bank as outlined in the TO.

·       Determine the suitability of specimens for analysis. Prepare specimens for analysis and ensure that the physiologic state of the properties is maintained.

·       Prepare reagents and primary reference materials as necessary. Calibrate, standardize, adjust, and maintain instruments. Verify correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks. Identify the cause of common problems and make simple repairs.

•      Recognize and react to indicators of malfunction. Locate and implement corrections.

·       Obtain analytical data, convert to a prescribed unit of reporting, as necessary, and correlate data to verify results.

·       Conduct quality control procedures on equipment, reagents and products and maintain proper records for quality control and quality assurance reports.

•      Prepare specimens for transport to MTF laboratory or for mail out.

•      Prepare biological waste for proper disposal

HOURS:

Services shall be provided Monday through Friday for an 8.5-hour shift (which includes an uncompensated 30-minute meal break) between the hours of 0600 to 1800

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Team work skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

LUKE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration from employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

Links:

To learn more about LUKE, please visit our website at:

http://www.lukestaffing.com