Medical Laboratory Technician

Resolution Think; Fort Lewis (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Resolution Think LLC, through its joint venture Cognito Systems, LLC, seeks experienced Medical Laboratory Technician candidates to support Madigan Army Medical Center at JBLM. You will handle specimen processing, LIS/MHS Genesis entry, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and Joint Commission standards.

The position emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and ability to work in a fast-paced military medical environment while onboarding under government credentials.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an NAACLS or ABHES accredited MLT program or AMT-acceptable program.
• BLS certification is required.
• Phlebotomy certification is required.
• Minimum of one year of MLT experience in the past two years.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, label, accession, and process specimens from Madigan and DHA labs.
• Enter specimens and lab requests into LIS and MHS Genesis.
• Verify specimen integrity, timing, labeling, containers, and test readiness.
• Prepare and distribute specimens to appropriate sections or for transport.
• Process blood, urine, and other body fluids per procedures.
• Prepare biological waste for proper disposal.
• Support MLTs and CLSs; communicate specimen requirements to clinical departments.
• Greet patients, determine eligibility and testing priority, verify orders.
• Maintain HIPAA, SOPs, PPE, and Joint Commission standards.
• Perform duties safely, timely, and with quality focus.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Dependable

Education

NAACLS/ABHES NAACLS-accredited MLT program or AMT-acceptable program

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Resolution Think LLC, through its joint venture Cognito Systems, LLC, We are seeking experienced Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) candidates to provide high-quality laboratory support at Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM).

The HCW provides laboratory support by receiving, reviewing, assessing, processing, and preparing patient specimens for laboratory testing.

The ideal candidate will be dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced military medical environment while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and patient confidentiality.

This position requires a healthcare professional who can meet all applicable government qualifications, credentialing, security, and onboarding requirements while working under a personal services arrangement.

Position Overview:

• Receive, inspect, label, accession, and process specimens from Madigan and other DHA laboratories.
• Enter specimens and laboratory requests into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and MHS Genesis.
• Verify specimen integrity, collection timing, labeling, containers, and suitability for testing
• Prepare and distribute specimens to the appropriate laboratory sections or for transport/mail-out.
• Process blood, urine, and other biological fluids in accordance with established procedures.
• Prepare biological waste for proper disposal.
• Provide general support to Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) and Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLSs), including communicating specimen requirements with clinical departments.
• Perform venipuncture on service members when required during aircraft incidents.
• Greet patients, determine eligibility and testing priority, and verify laboratory orders.
• Maintain strict compliance with HIPAA, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), PPE requirements, and Joint Commission standards.
• Perform all duties in a safe, timely, professional, and quality-focused manner.

Minimum Requirements:

• US Citizen
• Degree/Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; AND Graduate from a medical laboratory technician training program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or educational program acceptable to the American Medical Technologist (AMT).
• BLS
• Phlebotomy Certification
• Certificate
• Experience: A minimum of one (1) year qualifying experience in the past two years as a Medical Laboratory Technician