Medical Laboratory Tech - Day Shift, Growth & Impact

MultiCare; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Allenmore Hospital in Tacoma is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for days shift. You will perform a range of patient analytic laboratory testing, quality control, data analysis and technical problem resolution.

Responsibilities include receiving specimens, verifying IDs, preparing reagents, and maintaining instruments. A current MLT certification (ASCP) and an associate degree are required, with 1 year lab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required or higher.
• Certification as MLT (ASCP)CM or MLT (ASCP) required.
• 50-week military program may satisfy degree requirement.
• Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist certification or eligibility if phlebotomy duties are included.
• At least 1 year laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens and establish/maintain positive identification.
• Determine suitability of specimens; may reject unsuitable specimens.
• Acquire/prepare reagents as needed; maintain reagents inventory.
• Perform instrument maintenance and calibration; ensure quality control.

Education

Associate degree

MLT (ASCP)CM/MLT (ASCP) certification

50-week military program in lieu of degree

Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist certification or eligible

Minimum one year of laboratory experience (preferred)

Job description

MultiCare Allenmore Hospital in Tacoma is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for days shift. You will perform a range of patient analytic laboratory testing, quality control, data analysis and technical problem resolution.

Responsibilities include receiving specimens, verifying IDs, preparing reagents, and maintaining instruments. A current MLT certification (ASCP) and an associate degree are required, with 1 year lab experience preferred.