Medical Laboratory Technician

2d2 days ago

City of Hope

Goodyear, US · Full-time · $45,000 – $60,000

About this role

City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. As one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., City of Hope is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report. This Medical Laboratory Technician position plays a vital role in delivering that mission.

In this role, you will accurately perform a variety of routine and complex laboratory tests and report results within the expected turnaround time. Your work directly assists healthcare providers in delivering the most optimal patient outcomes, from cancer care to diabetes treatment.

Day-to-day responsibilities include performing equipment maintenance, calibration, and quality control testing per departmental procedures. You will also handle specimen transport, processing for in-house and send-out testing to reference laboratories, answer telephone calls, and review pending logs to ensure smooth laboratory operations.

You will collaborate with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals in a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. The work environment supports professional growth through exposure to cutting-edge research and a commitment to excellence in patient care.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Medical Technology, Biological Sciences, or related field from an accredited college or university, or successful completion of a U.S. military Medical Laboratory training program
Certification required (ASCP or AMT) or eligible to take exam; must successfully complete certification within 18 months of hire
Professional demeanor with effective collaboration and communication skills to ensure teamwork with co-workers, nursing staff, and physicians
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Above average problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

Accurately perform a variety of routine and complex laboratory tests
Report results within expected turnaround time to assist healthcare providers in delivering optimal patient outcomes
Perform all required equipment maintenance, calibration, and quality control testing per departmental procedures
Sign up for on-call shifts and provide coverage for other shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Handle specimen transport and processing for in-house and send-out testing to reference laboratories
Answer telephone calls and review pending logs to maintain efficient workflow
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Collaborate effectively with co-workers, nursing staff, and physicians to support patient care

Benefits

Be part of a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care
Contribute to groundbreaking research that has led to breakthrough cancer medicines, human synthetic insulin, and monoclonal antibodies
Work in an environment that offers professional development through exposure to advanced laboratory practices
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer