Medical Lab Tech – Day Shift, Impact & Growth

MultiCare; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Allenmore Hospital in Tacoma is seeking a Medical Lab Technician (MLT) to join a dynamic, patient-centered laboratory team. You will handle specimens, verify identifications, prepare reagents, and perform instrument maintenance while supporting quality control and data analysis.

The role combines hands-on testing with problem-solving to ensure accuracy and timely results. Qualifications include an Associate degree and MLT certification (ASCP CM) with potential substitution through a

Qualifications

• Associate degree and MLT certification required.
• MLT (ASCP CM) certification preferred.
• Military program may substitute for degree in certain cases.
• Phlebotomy certification or eligibility may be required if duties include phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens and ensure positive specimen identification.
• Assess specimen suitability and reject if inappropriate.
• Prepare reagents as needed for testing.
• Perform instrument maintenance and calibration and monitor quality controls.

Skills

Specimen handling

Instrument maintenance

Quality control

Data analysis

Education

Associate degree

MLT (ASCP CM)

50-week military program

Job description

MultiCare Allenmore Hospital in Tacoma is seeking a Medical Lab Technician (MLT) to join a dynamic, patient-centered laboratory team. You will handle specimens, verify identifications, prepare reagents, and perform instrument maintenance while supporting quality control and data analysis.

The role combines hands-on testing with problem-solving to ensure accuracy and timely results. Qualifications include an Associate degree and MLT certification (ASCP CM) with potential substitution through a