Medical Laboratory Technician

Harney District Hospital; Burns (OR); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Harney District Hospital is looking for a dedicated Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join their team. The ideal candidate will possess a wide range of laboratory knowledge, be comfortable working independently, and be capable of performing phlebotomy. This role is crucial in providing accurate test results to assist providers in patient care. The position offers a salary starting at $31.87 per hour with additional benefits including a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $5,000

Relocation assistance available

Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Choice of retirement plans

Qualifications

• Must have Medical Laboratory Technician certification with AMT or ASCP.
• 1 year of experience in a laboratory setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely test results.
• Operate independently within the laboratory.
• Perform phlebotomy as needed.

Skills

Broad knowledge of standard chemical procedures

Microscopic bacteriological procedures

Serological procedures

Modern laboratory principles

Ability to adapt and learn new skills

Education

Associates degree in medical laboratory

Job description

$5,000 sign-on bonus! Relocation assistance available!

Harney District Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). This position is often the solitary technician and must be comfortable working independently. This role is responsible for providing accurate and timely test results that will help providers determine patient care needs. The right candidate is a strong Generalist who is a willing and capable phlebotomist when needed. Due to the rural location of Harney District Hospital, our ideal candidate must possess a comprehensive range of laboratory knowledge and skills and be able to adapt and learn new skills without hesitation. This position starts at $31.87 per hour and increases based on experience. We also offer relocation assistance to help kick off your HDH career!

Harney District Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital located in Burns, Oregon, and our employees exemplify compassion, integrity, quality, safety and teamwork. Our patients are typically our family, friends and neighbors; and we strongly encourage an environment of collaboration. We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, choice of retirement plans, and generous paid time off.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: Broad knowledge of standard chemical, microscopic bacteriological and serological procedures, modern laboratory principles and techniques and their application in clinical analysis, and appropriate equipment procedures and maintenance. Completion of an Associates degree in medical laboratory and one (1) year experience, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES: Possession of current Medical Laboratory Technician certification with AMT or ASCP. In order to meet the requirements mandated by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988, Sec. 493.1423, documentation including diploma copy or official transcript of highest academic achievement must be provided at time of hire.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: Experience in a hospital laboratory.

Harney District Hospital (HDH) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

It is the policy of Harney District Hospital (HDH) that qualified individuals with disabilities not be discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of HDH to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. HDH is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Ashlyn Boogar at 541-573-8303 or [e-mail].

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire; they will also be required to pass a background check and drug screen.