Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - Casual - Varied - Encinitas - 262005228
This is a casual/per diem non-benefited position located at Scripps Memorial Hospital in Encinitas with 8-hour varied shifts, including weekends. Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide. Why join Scripps Health? At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.Becker’s Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.A Medical Lab Technician (MLT) is responsible for:Providing information to the Clinical Providers that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.Performing assays that are identified by CLIA as waived and moderate complexity tests.Accurately processes clinical specimen, performs the analysis and documents the assay results.Completing processes using the laboratory's policies and procedures in strict accordance with the Quality Assurance Program and College of American Pathologists (CAP) regulations.Identifying and immediately notifying critical results (Potentially life-threatening lab results) to the ordering provider in accordance to the Critical Call policyPerforming CAP regulated proficiency testing,Involved in training new hire employees and students,Performing competency assessments,Trouble shooting lab related problems or laboratory analyzers concernsSupervise non licensed personnel in the laboratory. Assisting to identify potential problems that may adversely affect test performance, analysis or reporting of assay results.Performing and documenting all corrective actions when assay systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.Contributing to the laboratory safety operationsAccountable for the customer satisfactionWorking cooperatively in a team environment supporting senior laboratory and management staff.Working independently within an assigned workbench and working with the whole laboratory team in achieving goals and metrics set forth by the Quality Assurance Program of the laboratory.
Experience/Specialized Skills:Associates Degree or degree acceptable by California Laboratory Field Services for the application of a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Licensure.CDPH Licensure: MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician).
Preferred Education/Course(s)/Training:One year equivalent full time in a clinical laboratory.
: Lab
: Northern San Diego County-ENCINITAS-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ENCINITAS
SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ENCINITAS
354 SANTA FE DRIVE
ENCINITAS 92024
: Scripps Encinitas Hospital
: Sep 22, 2026, 6:05:15 PM
Benefit Status: CA - CASUAL
33.39 -
48.28
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Whether you are searching for your next career opportunity or looking for care for yourself or a family member, you’ll find what you need at Scripps. Founded in 1924 by philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps, Scripps is a non-profit integrated health care delivery system based in San Diego, Calif. We treat more than 700,000 patients annually through the dedication of 3,000 affiliated physicians and more than 15,000 employees among our five acute-care hospital campuses, hospice and home health care services, 27 outpatient centers and clinics, and hundreds of affiliated physician offices throughout the region.
Medical Excellence Every Step of the Way
Recognized as a leader in disease and injury prevention, diagnosis and treatment, Scripps has been ranked four times as one of the nation’s best health care systems by Truven Health Analytics. Our hospitals are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the nation’s best – and Scripps is regularly recognized by Fortune, Working Mother magazine and The Advisory Board as one of the best places in the nation to work. Scripps is also at the forefront of clinical research, genomic medicine and wireless health care. With three highly respected graduate medical education programs, Scripps is a longstanding member of the Association of American Medical Colleges. More information can be found at www.scripps.org.
