Medical Laboratory Technologist

Job Title: Point of Care Lab Technician (Laboratory Technologist) (LVN/CLS/MLT)
Location: San Leandro, CA 94577
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Direct Hire
Shift: Evenings (Monday–Friday)
Hours: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Pay Rate: $26.00 – $32.00 per hour plus benefits

Phlebotomists will NOT be considered

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare & Dependent Care)
• Basic and Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• Disability Coverage Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefit options
• Same-day pay advances (discussed during interview)
• Career growth and internal advancement opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and process patient specimens from phlebotomists and couriers
• Perform waived and point-of-care laboratory testing (Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Molecular as applicable)
• Operate and maintain mobile lab equipment and instruments
• Conduct quality control (QC) checks and ensure compliance with standards
• Enter patient demographics, orders, and test results into laboratory information systems
• Verify abnormal or critical results and escalate “rare and improbable” findings appropriately
• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection as needed
• Maintain specimen integrity, documentation, and chain-of-custody requirements
• Monitor STAT turnaround times and ensure performance goals are met
• Assist with inventory management and supply tracking
• Perform routine troubleshooting and basic instrument maintenance
• Follow all safety protocols including biohazard and laboratory safety standards
• Maintain accurate records for QC, reagents, and test logs

Requirements:

• Must be LVN, MLT, or CLS (Required)
• Valid California license or certification required per state regulations
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record (required)
• Ability to safely operate a company van daily
• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Familiarity with laboratory workflow and processes (required)
• Prior phlebotomy and lab testing experience preferred
• Ability to pass COVID-19 vaccination requirement or approved exemption
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)