LEAD MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Samaritan Health Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services is seeking a Medical Technologist for the Samaritan Medical Center to perform routine and complex tests on various specimens. The role supports physicians with timely results and requires adherence to lab protocols.

The position emphasizes accuracy, initiative, and ability to work under deadline pressures, with lead/weekend responsibilities and registration requirements for clinical pathology. Evening shift offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or sciences.
• Must rotate and be approved by lab supervisor in each section of the clinical laboratory.
• Registry with a board of registry for medical technology or meets NY standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex lab tests on blood, urine, tissues and body fluids to support diagnosis and patient management.
• Contribute to section productivity and cost effectiveness.
• Refer results or problems to Supervisor, Pathologist or Laboratory Manager.
• Maintain accuracy and operate under deadlines.
• Lead/Weekend responsibilities and flexibility.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Initiative

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or sciences

Job description

Location:

Samaritan Medical Center

Department:

01.7219 SMC LAB CLINICAL OTHER

Pay Range:

$35.47 - $58.53

Care for our community, and your career.

Assumes responsibility for the performance of routine, standardized biological and/or biochemical test procedure as well as more complex or developmental procedures on blood, urine, tissues, body fluids and other specimen sources that help physicians in the diagnosis and clinical management of patients. Assumes responsibility for actively contributing to the section’s productive and cost effectiveness. Assumes responsibility for recognizing results or problems that require referral to Section Supervisor, Pathologist or Laboratory Manager.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or sciences. Knowledge of specialized principles or techniques which would normally be obtained through a formal four year college/university academic program.

Minimum Experience Requirement:

Must rotate and be approved by lab supervisor in each of the sections of the clinical laboratory. Must demonstrate knowledge of growth and developmental needs of the various age groups to which service is provided and demonstrate ability to deliver diagnostic procedures effectively. Previous experience in a health care environment preferred. Proficient in the use of a personal computer including word processing. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to independently take initiative and exercise good judgment in decision-making. Ability to work efficiently and

effectively under deadline pressures and to simultaneously handles multiple projects. Professional maturity that daily sets the tone in carrying out the responsibilities of the position. High degree of honesty, integrity and confidentiality. Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to undertake new responsibilities as assigned. Lead/Weekend - At least 6 years experience as a Medical Technologist.

Minimum License Requirement:

Registry with a board of registry for medical technology, such as American Society of Clinical Pathologists required, or meets standards set forth by the State of New York.

Samaritan is an Affinitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Work Shift:

FLSA880- 8 Hours Evening Shift (United States of America)

Position Hours:

80

Samaritan is an Affinitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.