Clinical Lab Technician - Precision Diagnostics & Care

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 80,518,000 - 135,906,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Tacoma, WA seeks a dedicated Medical Laboratory Technician to join our clinical laboratory services team. You will analyze patient specimens, calibrate instrumentation, and ensure regulatory compliance to deliver accurate test results for patient care.

You will manage quality control records, perform routine calibrations, and assist in proficiency testing while communicating findings clearly to clinicians.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA or military equivalent.
• High School GED and completed official military medical laboratory course with Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician) designation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze patient specimens and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Maintain quality control records and troubleshoot automated instrumentation to ensure accuracy.
• Perform testing within turn-around-time limits and notify caregivers of critical values.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associates Of Science in biological or chemical science

Military medical laboratory program

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Tacoma, WA seeks a dedicated Medical Laboratory Technician to join our clinical laboratory services team. You will analyze patient specimens, calibrate instrumentation, and ensure regulatory compliance to deliver accurate test results for patient care.

You will manage quality control records, perform routine calibrations, and assist in proficiency testing while communicating findings clearly to clinicians.