Medical Lab Technician - PRN

Grays Harbor County Public Hospital District No. 1 /DBA Summit Pacific Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 103,240,000 - 144,101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Prescription Dental

Vision Healthcare

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

Grays Harbor County Public Hospital District No. 1 / Summit Pacific Medical Center seeks a skilled medical laboratory professional to manage hospital-wide lab testing.

You will perform pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical steps, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting of results. Required a relevant associate degree with ASCP or equivalent CPR/BLS certification within 3 months of hire; WA phlebotomy license is optional.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent.
• 1 year working experience preferred, will consider new graduates.
• Current ASCP or equivalent CPR/BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Washington State Phlebotomy License is optional.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical lab testing for hospital-wide use.
• Participate in procedure reviews, writing, and staff training.
• Manage inventory, prepare specimens for on-site testing or reference lab.
• Operate and maintain instruments; verify performance with controls.
• Evaluate results for accuracy, report critical values promptly.
• Support quality assurance activities and proficiency testing.

Skills

Quality Control Westgard Rules

Body Fluid Counts

Hematology Differentials

Urine Microscopies

Blood Banking knowledge

Gram Stains

English language

Independent work

Education

Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Get to know Summit Pacific Medical Center: Your trusted partner in Health and Wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.” Our hospital is unique due to its size and accessibility. We pride ourselves on our ability to give patients quick access to a provider. Critical Access Hospital 24/7 Emergency Department Level II Cardiac Center Level III Stroke Center Level IV Trauma Care To learn more about Summit Pacific, visit www.summitpacificmedicalcenter.org

Pay Range (depending on experience): $36.03 - $50.29.

Job Summary

Responsible for all phases of the clinical laboratory testing process in a hospital wide team environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• All pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical functions
• Participate in Support Activities such as Procedure Reviews, Procedure Writing, Training
• Participate in Inventory Management Order, Process, prepare specimens for on-site testing or for sending to reference laboratory
• Operate and Maintain Instruments and verify performance through appropriate use of standards, controls and calibrators
• Evaluate Results for reasonableness and accuracy based on patient condition, age, gender etc.
• Recognize unusual or unlikely results or potential interfering factors and investigate prior to reporting
• Recognize and report critical results after evaluation of test results and specimen integrity
• Solve basic equipment and testing problems
• Participate in departmental and hospital Quality Assurance activities
• Process and test proficiency testing specimens as assigned
• Complete mandatory annual training and competency testing and participate in continuing education opportunities as available and appropriate
• Special projects and other related duties as assigned

Organizational Responsibilities

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to support the Summit Pacific Medical Center mission, vision and values; comply with SPMC policies and procedures; and conduct themselves in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner at all times.

Required Education and Experience

1 Year working experience (Preferred, but will consider)

New grads Associates Degree Required

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations

• Current ASCP or equivalent CPR or BLS certification- (Within 3 months of hire)
• Washington State Phlebotomy License is optional

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of Quality Control Westgard Rules and Documentation
• Able to recognize unlikely results and troubleshoot
• English language
• Basic computer skills
• Able to perform Body Fluid Cell Counts and Hematology Manual Differentials
• Able to perform Urine Microscopies
• Basic knowledge of Blood Banking
• Able to perform gram stains
• Able to communicate effectively with providers, nurses and patients
• Able to work independently
• Shift at times will be variable, the ability to be flexible is required

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of Quality Control Westgard Rules and Documentation
• Able to recognize unlikely results and troubleshoot
• English language
• Basic computer skills
• Able to perform Body Fluid Cell Counts and Hematology Manual Differentials
• Able to perform Urine Microscopies
• Basic knowledge of Blood Banking
• Able to perform gram stains
• Able to communicate effectively with providers, nurses and patients
• Able to work independently
• Shift at times will be variable, the ability to be flexible is required

Physical Requirements

Never = 0% of time Seldom = 1-10% Occasional = 10-30% Frequent = 30-70% Constant = over 70%

• Lifting <10 lbs x Lifting
• 10-35 lbs x Lifting
• >35 lbs x Carrying <10 lbs x Carrying
• 10-35 lbs x Carrying
• >35 lbs x Pushing/Pulling 0-35 lbs
• Sitting x Standing x Walking x Bending/Stooping x Crouching x Exposure to BBP x Vision Within normal range with or without corrective devices
• Hearing Within normal range with or without corrective devices
• Speech Within normal range with or without corrective devices

FTE: 0 Work Shift: TECH Contract 10 hour shifts in a 40 hour work week Working Location: Elma, Washington

Benefits

• Benefits offered by SPMC:
• Competitive Compensation
• Medical Prescription Dental (including Orthodontia)
• Vision Healthcare
• FSA and daycare
• FSA Daycare subsidized benefit
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement
• 457 retirement account for additional funds
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Smoking Cessation Assistance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
• Beautiful on-site gym for employees
• Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
• Walking trails on site

Additional Information

Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding nonprofit public hospital district serving east Grays Harbor County, Washington. Founded in 1982, Summit Pacific now operates three locations comprised of a critical access hospital, primary care clinics, an urgent care clinic and range of ancillary and specialty services. Far enough to have privacy and enjoy the small-town lifestyle, yet close enough to have the benefits of the city. There are many year-round recreational activities in and around Grays Harbor such as: Hiking/ walking trails – whether you’re looking for short easy walking trails or long hikes you can find many trails located either on site or just miles from Summit Pacific. There are many great hiking trails about an hour away at the Quinault Rainforest which is also the home of some of the largest trees in the world! Kayaking – There are many areas that are easily accessible and have beautiful views. Nature viewing – Multiple whale watching towers and tours, state parks, Olympic Game Farm (where you’re feeding ...)

Summit Pacific Medical Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer that is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, and status as a covered veteran. This policy covers admission and access to, and participation in, treatment and employment in the hospital’s programs, activities, services, and employment. This organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a service that verifies authorization to work in the U.S. through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Social Security (SSA). For further information on E-Verify contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.

Get to know Summit Pacific Medical Center: Your trusted partner in Health and Wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.” Our hospital is unique due to its size and accessibility. We pride ourselves on our ability to give patients quick access to a provider. Critical Access Hospital 24/7 Emergency Department Level II Cardiac Center Level III Stroke Center Level IV Trauma Care To learn more about Summit Pacific, visit www.summitpacificmedicalcenter.org