Medical Lab Technician: Bone Marrow & Clinical Testing

Socket.dev; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Pension plans

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Transit discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

OHSU is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to support CP & AP testing, data entry in LIS/EMR, and sample processing across chemistry, hematology, and urinalysis. The role includes bone marrow bench duties and ensuring timely triage and reporting of results.

You will work under trained supervision and may assist bedside procedures, prepare slides, and manage kit tests, with flexibility to cover multiple labs and sites. OHSU offers comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 2-year accredited MLT program and ASCP/AMT within 90 days.
• Or Bachelor’s degree in chemical/biological science with two years of Laboratory Technical Assistant training/experience; ASCP/AMT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry and sample processing for CP & AP.
• Check accuracy of specimens, labels, and testing requirements.
• Enter data in LIS and EMR for CP and AP samples.
• Accurately label samples, requisitions, and appropriate specimen containers.
• Ensure samples are logged in to the lab and triaged in a timely manner.
• Centrifuge samples and transfer to labeled containers.
• Direct samples to technologists or store for testing.
• Notify technologists when priority work is available.
• Manage bone marrow appointment schedules and bedside assistance.
• Prepare slides and ensure kit tests are processed and sent to labs.
• Follow written procedures and policies; prepare samples for testing.
• Perform waived testing or support as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab terminology

Record keeping

LIS/HIS/EMR

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

2-year accredited MLT program

Bachelor’s degree in chemical/biological science

ASCP/AMT certification

Tools

LIS/HIS Software

Job description

OHSU is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to support CP & AP testing, data entry in LIS/EMR, and sample processing across chemistry, hematology, and urinalysis. The role includes bone marrow bench duties and ensuring timely triage and reporting of results.

You will work under trained supervision and may assist bedside procedures, prepare slides, and manage kit tests, with flexibility to cover multiple labs and sites. OHSU offers comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities.