Lakewood Regional Medical Center is proud to be an integral part of the Orange County community. From orthopedics to cardiac care to urology, we�ve received many designations for quality care. Although we appreciate these prestigious honors, we are most honored by the opportunity to serve you and your loved ones. We�re committed to finding new ways to improve and make our hospital the best place for patients, physicians and employees. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you, and we are here any time you need help.\

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Lab Manager and the Laboratory Manager, collects and prepares various body fluids for testing, performs, records and interprets testing results. A Med. Tech. may be assigned to oversee a specific department of the laboratory where he/she would be responsible for the day to day operations of that department. This position serves patients in and out of the hospital of all ages. This position has limited authority over phlebotomy and clerical staff.

Mandatory

1. Bachelor of Science in Microbiology or Medical Technology or related specialty.
2. 1 year of practical experience as a license Medical Technologies active in all testing areas of the Laboratory or equivalent on job training for equal period of time.
3. Must be completely competent in the applications of basic and advanced laboratory testing in all departments and demonstrate command of statistical principles governing documentation of the accuracy of laboratory test procedures
4. Current California Medical Laboratory Technologist license

Preferred

1. Completion of 1 year of laboratory internship or cumulative experience of two years under direction of an accredited program
2. Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills and technical expertise by coordinating work assignments of laboratory personnel
3. Must be able to communicate well both verbally and in written form
4. Must be able to interface effectively with physicians and practitioners

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.