Medical Technologist Jobs in California
Medical Technologist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in hospital laboratory systems, large academic medical centers, and public health networks, with openings at every level from new graduates through senior and lead technologist roles. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the largest hiring markets, anchored by employers like Kaiser Permanente, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and UC San Diego Health. The most consistent demand is for technologists with experience in clinical chemistry, hematology, and microbiology. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Facility Kindred Hospital Rancho
Req ID 554717 Post Date 05/22/2026
Description
Kindred Hospital Rancho is a 55-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer an eight-bed ICU and three negative pressure rooms. We are located near downtown Rancho Cucamonga just off of Foothill Boulevard with close proximity to many shops and restaurants.
Job Summary
Under general supervision, performs and reports routine and special laboratory tests on clinical specimens to aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients.
Essential Functions
- Performs analyses in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, blood bank and microbiology according to expected performance standards.
- Performs venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick on identified patients by physician's request in a timely, accurate and caring manner.
- Keeps documented records current regarding maintenance and quality control.
- Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
- Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
- Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
- Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director.
- Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
- Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Comprehensive knowledge of applicable safety, quality control, and specimen handling guidelines and procedures.
- Skilled in using applicable laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, meters, microscopes, incubators, pipettes, autoclaves, and sterilizers.
- Ability to work quickly and accurately when under strict deadlines.
- Considerable knowledge of the theory and practice of clinical laboratory methods and instrumentation. Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, laboratory medicine, disease processes, and laboratory procedures.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.
- Must read, write and speak fluent English.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
- Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Pay Range: $44.12-$55.95/hr.
ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
Licenses/Certifications
- Current license issued by the State in which the laboratory is located, if such licensing is required.
- Certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by a nationally recognized agency/board preferred.
Experience
- 1-2 years of acute care hospital lab experience in high complexity testing preferred.
Facility Kindred Hospital Rancho
Req ID 554717 Post Date 05/22/2026
Description
Kindred Hospital Rancho is a 55-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer an eight-bed ICU and three negative pressure rooms. We are located near downtown Rancho Cucamonga just off of Foothill Boulevard with close proximity to many shops and restaurants.
Job Summary
Under general supervision, performs and reports routine and special laboratory tests on clinical specimens to aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients.
Essential Functions
- Performs analyses in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, blood bank and microbiology according to expected performance standards.
- Performs venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick on identified patients by physician's request in a timely, accurate and caring manner.
- Keeps documented records current regarding maintenance and quality control.
- Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
- Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
- Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
- Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director.
- Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
- Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Comprehensive knowledge of applicable safety, quality control, and specimen handling guidelines and procedures.
- Skilled in using applicable laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, meters, microscopes, incubators, pipettes, autoclaves, and sterilizers.
- Ability to work quickly and accurately when under strict deadlines.
- Considerable knowledge of the theory and practice of clinical laboratory methods and instrumentation. Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, laboratory medicine, disease processes, and laboratory procedures.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.
- Must read, write and speak fluent English.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
- Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Pay Range: $44.12-$55.95/hr.
ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
Licenses/Certifications
- Current license issued by the State in which the laboratory is located, if such licensing is required.
- Certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by a nationally recognized agency/board preferred.
Experience
- 1-2 years of acute care hospital lab experience in high complexity testing preferred.
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Medical Technologist Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
- Kindred Hospitals4
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center3
- Ionian Technologies3
- Sutter Health3
- DGN Technologies2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services17
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals6
- Education5
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Technology & Software3
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical technologist jobs across California.
- California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license issued by CDPH required
- Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or a closely related science field
- ASCP Board of Certification (MLS or MT) credential strongly preferred by California employers
- Proficiency in high-volume automated analyzers and laboratory information systems
- Experience performing and reporting results across multiple laboratory disciplines
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Medical Technologist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical technologist in California?
To work as a medical technologist in California you need an active Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the California Department of Public Health Laboratory Field Services. Licensure requires a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or a qualifying biological science, completion of an approved clinical training program, and passing the California CLS licensure examination. ASCP certification is not required by the state but is widely expected by California hospital employers.
Which companies hire medical technologists in California?
Employers hiring medical technologists in California right now include Kindred Hospitals, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and Ionian Technologies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's dense network of integrated health systems and academic medical centers generates consistent laboratory staffing demand throughout the year.
Which California cities have the most medical technologist jobs?
San Francisco, Sunnyvale, and Beverly Hills have the most medical technologist openings in California. Los Angeles drives the highest volume because of its concentration of large hospital networks and public health laboratories, while San Francisco and San Diego benefit from major academic medical centers and biotechnology-linked reference laboratories that require clinical testing staff year-round.
Are there remote medical technologist jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Medical technologist work is fundamentally hands-on and laboratory-based, so most positions require on-site presence to operate analyzers, process specimens, and report results in real time. About 6% of medical technologist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those tend to be in laboratory quality, data review, or telehealth support functions rather than bench work.
How can I get hired as a medical technologist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a California CDPH-approved clinical training program attached to a hospital or university, which many large systems such as Kaiser Permanente and UCLA Health offer to new graduates. Applying for phlebotomist or laboratory assistant roles within those systems is a common lateral move that gets candidates inside the lab and visible to hiring supervisors. Holding a California CLS license, even before accumulating bench hours, is the single credential that opens the most doors.
Where can I find and apply to medical technologist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to medical technologist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated in real time. Find roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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