Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Technician - Eastern Oregon!

KA Recruiting Inc.; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

KA Recruiting Inc. represents a rural Eastern Oregon hospital seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) / Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) on a permanent, full-time basis. The role offers a day shift with rotating 4x10-hour days and shared after-hours call.

The MLS/MLT will work across chemistry, hematology, blood bank, and phlebotomy, providing high-quality laboratory testing and rapid results in a close-knit team serving a rural community one hour northeast of Pendleton.

Qualifications

• Degree or formal education in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field.
• Strong generalist laboratory skills across chemistry, hematology, blood bank, and phlebotomy.
• Experience in a hospital laboratory environment preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a small hospital setting.
• Willingness to participate in after-hours call rotation.
• Resident within 30 minutes of the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical lab testing across chemistry, hematology, and blood bank.
• Performs phlebotomy with proper patient identification and specimen handling.
• Evaluates test results for accuracy and flags abnormal values.
• Operates and maintains laboratory analyzers and equipment.
• Communicates critical results to clinicians.
• Participates in after-hours call rotation.
• Supports quality assurance and safety compliance.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and lab staff.

Skills

MLS/MLT Generalist

Chemistry

Hematology

Phlebotomy

Blood Bank

Education

Medical Laboratory Science degree

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Technician – Eastern Oregon!

Permanent and Full-Time Direct Hire
Day Shift | Rotating 4x10s | Shared After-Hours Call

A hospital located approximatelyone hour northeast of Pendleton, Oregonis seeking a qualifiedMedical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) / Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)to join its laboratory team.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity offering aday-shift schedule with rotating 4x10-hour shifts and shared after-hours call. The ideal candidate will be a versatile laboratory professional with strong experience inchemistry, hematology, phlebotomy, and blood bank.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs clinical laboratory testing across multiple departments, includingchemistry, hematology, and blood bank.
• Performs phlebotomy and ensures proper patient identification, specimen collection, labeling, handling, and processing.
• Evaluates test results for accuracy and validity and identifies abnormal or critical values.
• Performs quality control testing and follows established laboratory quality assurance procedures.
• Operates, calibrates, troubleshoots, and maintains laboratory analyzers and equipment.
• Performs blood bank testing and related transfusion-service procedures in accordance with established protocols.
• Communicates critical laboratory results promptly to the appropriate provider or clinical team.
• Works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, laboratory staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Follows laboratory safety, infection control, chemical hygiene, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains accurate laboratory records and documentation.
• Prioritizes testing based on clinical urgency and maintains appropriate turnaround times.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and supports efficient laboratory operations.
• Participates in a sharedafter-hours call rotationand responds to callback needs within required timeframes.

Qualifications:

• Degree or formal education in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field.
• Strong generalist laboratory skills acrosschemistry, hematology, blood bank, and phlebotomy.
• Previous clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a small hospital laboratory environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality patient care.
• Ability to participate in the after-hours call rotation.
• Candidate must reside within approximately 30 minutes of the hospitaldue to a required callback arrival time of approximately 20 minutes.

Position Highlights:

• Permanent, full-time direct-hire position.
• Day-shift schedule.
• Rotating4x10-hour shifts.
• Shared after-hours call rotation.
• Opportunity to work in a broad generalist laboratory role.
• Be part of a close-knit healthcare team serving a rural Eastern Oregon community.
• Enjoy the outdoor lifestyle of Eastern Oregon, with access to hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, and scenic high-desert landscapes.
• Approximately one hour northeast ofPendleton, Oregon.