Medical Lab Technician/Technologist (Full Time)

Morton General Hospital; Washington; On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan 403(b)

Life insurance

Long term disability

EAP

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Morton General Hospital is hiring a Medical Lab Technician/Technologist to perform chemical, microscopic, serologic, hematologic, and related lab tests. You will maintain QC records, ensure data accuracy, and report critical results to physicians. Requires AS/BS degrees and applicable certifications, plus BLS and state license where applicable.

Two years of hospital lab experience preferred; position is full-time, with union wage scale and step-based pay. Travel and overtime may occur as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science degree required for MLT.
• Bachelor of Science degree required for MT.
• Certification by ASCP or AMT, or state/federal license.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Receives and collects specimens for analysis.
• Performs tests across hematology, chemistry, blood banking, coagulation.
• Maintains QC procedures and records.
• Reports critical values to physician promptly.
• Ensures data completeness and accuracy on forms.
• Calibrates and/or standardizes instruments.
• Prioritizes workload and maintains supplies.

Skills

Specimen collection

Quality control

Critical value reporting

Data accuracy

Patient interaction

Education

AS degree: MLS/MLT

BS degree: MLS/MT

MLS/MT certification (ASCP/AMT)

WA phlebotomy license

Tools

Laboratory equipment calibration

Job description

## Medical Lab Technician/Technologist (Full Time)### Category:Laboratory### Description:According to established policies and procedures, performs chemical, microscopic, serologic, hematologic, immunohematologic, parasitic, and bacteriologic tests to provide data for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease.### Minimum qualifications:* Associate of Science degree required for Medical Lab Technician.* Bachelor of Science degree required for Medical Technologist.* Medical Technician/Technologist certification by nationally recognized medical technology certification organization or licensed by state or federal government (ASCP or AMT).* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or must be obtained within 30 days of hire through American Heart Association (AHA) or equivalent organization.* Current license to practice as a medical assistant-phlebotomist in the state of Washington (may be waived at manager's discretion for temporary staff).* A minimum of two years hospital laboratory experience is preferred.### Primary Responsibilities:* Receives and/or collects specimens for laboratory analysis.* Performs tests in all laboratory disciplines: Hematology, blood banking, chemistry, coagulation, clinical microscopy, immunology.* Maintains proficiency with laboratory procedures and protocols.* Performs quality control procedures and maintains quality control records.* Ensures all patient data complete and correct.* Ensures all laboratory forms are complete and stamped if abnormal, highlighting any abnormal parameters.* Report any critical values directly to the responsible physician as soon as possible.* Assesses and adjusts procedure to be compatible with the growth and development of the patient.* Assesses patient’s level of understanding and adjusts procedures accordingly.* Obtains supplies, equipment and instruments in relation to the size of the patient.* Prioritizes workload to assure completion of assignment.* Asks appropriate clarifying questions relative to scope of assignment.* Provides status report to supervisor on assignments.* Maintains adequate supplies in work area.* Conducts oneself professionally at all times.* Utilizes professional standards of judgment for maximum patient welfare.* Calibrates and/or standardizes machines.* Draws blood from patients or donors in hospital or similar facility for analysis or other medical purpose.* Assumes responsibility for the laboratory when chief medical technologist is absent.* Shares after-hour call as scheduled.* Other duties as assigned.### Standard for portrayal of mission and values:* Employee demonstrates and fosters the Lewis County Hospital District No. 1 core values of - One team, on Mission. Go out of your way, to brighten someone's day. Own it, embrace it. Care like crazy. Motivate, elevate, appreciate. Know the way, show the way, ease the way. Find joy along the way.* Employee demonstrates and fosters the mission of Lewis County Hospital District No. 1 to foster trust and nurture a healthy community.* Is cooperative and supportive to others within the department and hospital providing care and services.* Treats individuals including patients, co-workers, supervisors, management, patient families, physicians, volunteers, visitors, and others with respect, dignity, and fairness.* Behaves professionally and ethically in all interactions with patients, co-workers, supervisors, management, patients' families, physicians' volunteers, and others.* Is consistently courteous to patients, co-workers, supervisors, management, patient’s families, physicians, volunteers, and others; greets individuals and provides assistance and direction in an attentive and helpful manner.* Willingly strives at continuous quality improvement to achieve quality work the first time every time.* Is willing to learn new procedures and develop new skills for the purpose of improving quality of care and services.* Willingly participates as a member of the work team(s) supporting the goals and objectives of the department and the district.* When answering the telephone, is courteous to the caller, clearly identifies department, name and takes a message or directs calls as necessary in a helpful manner.### Benefits Include:Medical, Dental and Vision, 403(b) with a maximum match of 6% (match depends on years of experience in the healthcare field), Employer paid life insurance at 1x your annual rate of salary, Employer paid long term disability, EAP, PTO accrual (.0789/hr. up to 40 hours/week) & Paid Sick Leave accrual (.025/hr. up to 40 hours/week. PTO & Sick leave accrual combination meets requirements of Washington Paid Sick leave requirements).Apply for this job### Salary Range:This is a union position on the union wage scale (24 steps), and the selected candidate will be placed on the wage scale at the years of experience per the contract. Step 1: $36.06/hr., Step 12: $44.17/hr. Step 24: $55.31/hr.### Closing:Open until filled