Medical Laboratory Technician (Walla Walla, WA)

You Will:

• Operate and maintain standard lab instruments and equipment
• Perform, analyze, interpret, and confirm tests
• Perform some manual testing along with complex cases (at Level II)
• Report test results by electronic systems
• Monitor, control and assess ongoing test conditions, specimen quality, chemical and biologic reactions, and instrument function
• Correlate quantitative, biochemical, physiologic and morphologic data to verify results
• Become proficient with new analyzers and procedures
• Ensure the accuracy of test results based on strict adherence to established standards, procedures and regulatory requirements for test analysis, quality control, and quality assurance
• Follow all safety and bloodborne pathogen/infection control guidelines and regulations for specimen handling and chemical use
• Keep current on regulatory requirements
• Participate on committees and task forces as needed
• *Ability to be on-call, as needed, for calls during nights and weekends
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education/Certifications

Level I

• H.S. diploma or equivalent and proven expereince training as a Medical Lab Specialist (documentation of training appropriate for testing (MLT cert), or bachelor's science degree in chemical, physical, or biological science preferred

Level II

• Associate degree in medical laboratory technology or laboratory science and pass the MLT Generalist examination, or bachelor's science degree relevant to role, preferred

OR

• Complete a US military course in medical laboratory procedures, earn the laboratory technician occupation specialty, and pass the MLT Generalist Exam

Skills and Abilities

Level I

• 3+ years of full-time acceptable clinical laboratory assistant II experience in Chemistry/Immunoassay, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Banking, Serology, Microbiology, and/or Clinical Microscopy.
• Familiarity with Quality programs, processes, and tools
• Ability to work with individuals at all organizational levels, including peers, team members, supervisors, managers, and other departments
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Self-directed, open to new learning experiences
• Ability to multitask while maintaining quality and efficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

Level II

• 5+ years of full-time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Chemistry/Immunoassay, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Banking, Serology, Microbiology, and/or Clinical Microscopy preferred
• Demonstrate strong proficiency of skills at Level I

Pay Range: $24.41 - $38.30 USD Hourly (to commensurate skills / expereince per resume and documentation)