Medical Lab Tech / Medical Technologist - UFCW

Mason Health; Shelton (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Lab Tech or Technologist to join their dynamic laboratory team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to engage in accurate and efficient testing, ensuring the integrity of laboratory results. You will play a crucial role in maintaining quality control and supporting the growth of fellow team members. With a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, generous paid time off, and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in healthcare. Join a team committed to excellence and innovation in patient care.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Mental Health & Wellness Resources

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Retirement/Deferred Compensation Plans

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Tuition Assistance Program

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a hospital-based lab preferred.
• Registry as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist required.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate test results to laboratory clients.
• Perform specimen handling, processing, and test analyses.
• Adhere to quality control policies and document all activities.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Specimen Handling

Quality Control

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Electronic Medical Records

Education

Registry as a Medical Laboratory Technician

Registry as a Medical Technologist

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Medical Lab Tech / Medical Technologist - UFCW

Department: Laboratory

Allied Health

Variable

Schedule: Full-Time

This position is available to Medical Lab Techs ORMedical Technologists: This1.0/Full-timeposition is scheduled to work variable 10-HRshifts and is UFCW represented.

At Mason Health, we are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that supports both your professional growth and personal well-being. Whether you are a Part-time or Full-time member:
Health & Wellness Benefits:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – With employer paid premiums for full-time employees

Mental Health & Wellness Resources – Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Talkspace, and the Calm App.

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Retirement/Deferred Compensation Plans – Mason Health contributes 8% of your compensation every pay period when you contribute at least 5%.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Tuition Assistance Program

Approved by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for student loan repayment programs.

Time Off & Work-Life Balance:

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Accrue up to 8 hours of PTO every bi-weekly pay period, starting with 5 weeks of PTO and increasing to 7+ weeks after 3 years.

Exciting Incentive:

Employee Referral Program – Earn up to $7,500 depending on the role.

Job Summary:

Responsible for accurate and efficient testing and reporting of waived, moderately complex and highly complex laboratory results. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist is also responsible for insuring the integrity of all policies, procedures and testing systems including specimen procurement, specimen processing, and specimen distribution procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide timely and accurate test results to laboratory clients: functions as primary resource for analysis of tests.
• Performs specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient results.
• Confirms abnormal and critical values, verifies quality control procedures, and develops solutions to problems concerning the generation of laboratory data.
• Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies, documenting all quality control activities, instrument, and procedural calibrations. Suggests improvements.
• Adheres to the laboratory’s equipment maintenance policies: perform preventative and corrective maintenance, identify sources for repair and document all maintenance procedures.
• Performs proficiency testing and maintains records that demonstrate that samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.
  

Additional Essential Duties for Medical Technologist:

• Performs all STAT and routine clinical testing according to established standards and completes analysis within established time frames.
• Reviews policies and procedures for compliance to laws, regulations, and inspection agency standards. Suggests improvements to Director.
• Reviews and evaluates lab reports for clarity, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Participates in the orientation and competency assessment of students and new employees.
• Participates in the continuing education opportunities and disseminates information to peers, MLTs, Lab Assistants and other laboratory staff.
• Effectively produces department summery for the status of any outstanding work for the next shift.

Required Education and Experience:

• For Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) position:Minimum 1 year experience in a hospital-based lab is preferred.

OR

• For Medical Technologist position: Minimum 1 year experience in a hospital-based lab is preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:

• For Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT): Registry as a Medical Laboratory Technician; MLT (ASCP/AMT/AAB/NCA)
• Individuals hired under Registry Eligible (48211), will have 6 months from date of hire to become registered.

OR

• For Medical Technologist Position: Registry as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS); MT/MLT (ASCP/AMT/AAB/NCA)
• Individuals hired under, Registry Eligible (48209), will have 6 months from date of hire to become registered.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Maintains comprehensive working knowledge of current trends and techniques in laboratory science.
• Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to identify and employ communication strategies appropriate to the audience.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and display flexibility in a fast paced and changing work environment
• Able to create, model and sustain a positive environment; effective collaboration, counseling, conflict resolution skills.
• Able to use one or more electronic medical record applications (e.g. Cerner).

Mason Health practices equal employment opportunity towards all workforce members and applicants for employment. Mason Health does not engage in or tolerate any discrimination in the workplace prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. Specifically, no workforce member will be discriminated against on the basis of their race, color, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion/creed, age, disability, marital or veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law.