Medical Lab Technician U

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to join their dynamic team. In this exciting role, you will engage in a variety of laboratory functions, from patient testing to quality control and data analysis. This position not only offers a chance to contribute to patient care but also provides opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, this organization is dedicated to fostering a culture of belonging and collaboration. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Current Certification of Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) required.
• Minimum one year of previous laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens and maintain positive identification.
• Determine specimen suitability and perform instrument maintenance.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Quality Control

Data Analysis

Technical Problem Resolution

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

Laboratory Instruments

Job description

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

FTE: 0.88, Shift: Nights, Schedule: 7 day on 7 day off

Position Summary

The Medical Lab Technician (MLT) is an exciting technical opportunity at MultiCare. In this role, you will perform a dynamic range of daily work functions from patient analytic laboratory testing, quality control, to data analysis and technical problem resolutions.

Responsibilities

• You will receive specimens, establish and maintain positive identification of specimens.
• You will determine suitability of specimen; may reject specimen.
• You will acquire/prepare reagents as needed.
• You will perform instrument maintenance and calibration.

Requirements

• Associate degree.
• Current Certification of Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT (ASCP)CM. or MLT (ASCP) or registry eligible.
• Current Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist Certification or Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist eligible (if duties will include phlebotomy).
• Minimum one (1) year of previous laboratory experience preferred.

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees.
• Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve.
• Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system.
• Employee-centric: Named Forbes “America’s Best Employers by State” for several years running.
• Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row.
• Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities.
• Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $29.49 - $48.74 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education.

MultiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.