Float Pool Medical Technologist/ Medical Laboratory Technician

MultiCare Health System; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Float Premium Eligible

Job summary

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup seeks a Medical Technologist to perform patient analytic laboratory testing, quality control, data analysis and instrument maintenance across multiple campuses.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Sciences, ASCP MLS/MT or AMT certification, and a Master’s degree is preferred. The position offers an evening shift with 10-hour shifts and a float premium eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Sciences is required.
• Master's degree in Medical Technology is preferred.
• Certification for Medical Technologist (MLS/MT) or AMT or MT (AAB) is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens and establish positive identification.
• Determine suitability of specimens.
• Prepare/acquire reagents as needed.
• Perform instrument maintenance and calibration.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Sciences

Master's degree in Medical Technology (preferred)

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0_, Shift: Evenings_, Schedule: 10 hour shifts. Home base location will be Good Samaritan.

Will be required to travel to the following locations: Tacoma General, Allenmore Hospital, Good Samaritan, Auburn Medical Center, Covington Medical and Capital Medical Center.

Float Premium Eligible

Position Summary

The Medical Technologist is an excellent technical opportunity at MultiCare, responsible for performing patient analytic laboratory testing, quality control, data analysis, results reporting, instrument maintenance and technical problem resolution. This position requires a service-committed individual, who is detail oriented and can perform complex data analysis, exercise sound, independent judgment and demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• You will receive specimens, establish and maintain positive identification of specimens
• You will determine suitability of specimen
• You will acquire/prepare reagents as needed
• You will perform instrument maintenance and calibration

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Sciences (required)
• Master's degree in Medical Technology (preferred)
• Certification for Medical Technologist, MLS (ASCP), or MT (ASCP), or AMT or MT (AAB)
• Specialist Certification in discipline (preferred) Specialist Hematology,SH (ASCP), Microbiology, SM (ASCP), Specialist BldBnking,SBB (ASCP), Tech Chemistry, SC (ASCP

About Good Samaritan Hospital

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. As the area's only hospital, it features a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, Children's Therapy Unit and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Innovative facilities like the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute make Good Samaritan a dynamic workplace for clinicians eager to advance their careers in a state-of-the-art environment.

About the Puyallup Community

Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier along the Puyallup River, Puyallup offers a welcoming small-town feel just 10 miles from Tacoma and 35 miles from Seattle. Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools and abundant parks and recreation - all while being close to big-city opportunities.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $39.14 - $62.07 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.