MEDICAL LAB TECH/MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST

Willapa Harbor Hospital; South Bend (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Willapa Harbor Hospital in South Bend, WA is seeking a clinical laboratory professional (MLT/MLS track) with certification and generalist experience to lead daily lab operations. This position requires analytical skills, quality control, and effective communication with clinicians and care teams.

The role involves processing specimens, instrument maintenance, and coordinating testing with other staff. A minimum associate degree is required, with ASCP/AMT/AABB certification preferred, and MAP

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree preferred with training to include the completion of a certified MLT/MLS program.
• MLT/MLS certification by ASCP, AMT, AABB or equivalent organization required.
• Minimum of 3 years Generalist experience in a hospital laboratory including Blood Banking and phlebotomy preferred.
• MA-P phlebotomy license required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, evaluate, process and prepare specimens for testing; interpret provider orders; communicate with providers and patient care personnel concerning testing and orders.
• Pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical function; leading the day to day work of technicians, and other personnel; performing quality control and quality assurance.
• Perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting; monitoring supply inventory; and establishing and/or maintaining communications with health care providers, and patients, other hospital personnel.
• Responsibility for coordinating assigned testing activity with other laboratory personnel; selecting and running appropriate standards and quality control material; operating the analytical equipment according to established protocols; performing testing, and producing accurate and timely results; demonstrating technical knowledge about procedures performed; applying learned skills in problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Laboratory Director, Manager, Chief Tech, Medical or Administrative Directors.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Quality control

Independent work

Education

Associate degree

MLS/MLT certification program

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Willapa Harbor Hospital - South Bend, WA, Salary Range: $33.90 - $66.35Hourly, Schedule:

Full Time Night Shift Monday-Thursday 8:00 PM – 6:30 AM, with holidays, and call- Shift/days may change

Pay: BOE, according to the union contract

MLT wage range $33.90- $53.76

Medical laboratory Scientist wage range $38.31- $66.35

Benefits:

Medical, Vision, Dental & 403b available

Description:

• Obtain, evaluate, process and prepare specimens for testing; interpret provider orders; communicate with providers and patient care personnel concerning testing and orders.
• Pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical function; leading the day to day work of technicians, and other personnel; performing quality control and quality assurance.
• Perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting; monitoring supply inventory; and establishing and/or maintaining communications with health care providers, and patients, other hospital personnel.
• Responsibility for coordinating assigned testing activity with other laboratory personnel; selecting and running appropriate standards and quality control material; operating the analytical equipment according to established protocols; performing testing, and producing accurate and timely results; demonstrating technical knowledge about procedures performed; applying learned skills in problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Laboratory Director, Manager, Chief Tech, Medical or Administrative Directors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum of an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree preferred with training to include the completion of a certified MLT/MLS program. MLT/MLS certification by ASCP, AMT, AABB or equivalent organization required. Minimum of 3 years Generalist experience in a hospital laboratory including Blood Banking and phlebotomy preferred. Must be able to work independently. MA-P phlebotomy license required within 6 months of hire.