Medical Laboratory Technician

St Joseph Medical Center; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our clinical laboratory services team. You will analyze patient specimens, calibrate sophisticated laboratory equipment, and maintain strict adherence to regulatory guidelines to ensure high-quality patient care and diagnosis.

You will perform essential tests, manage quality control records, troubleshoot automated instrumentation, and ensure timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Associates Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA or High School GED in General Studies and completed an official military medical laboratory course and held the military enlisted occupational speciality of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician) or High School Graduate and completed an official military medical laboratory course and held the military enlisted occupational speciality of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician).
• Preferred: AMT (MLT-AMT) or ASCP (MLT) or MLTECH.

Responsibilities

• Align lab test procedures on patient specimens with SOPs to ensure accurate, timely reporting.
• Provide patient care through clinical correlation of results and rapid notification of critical values to caregivers.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Calibration

Regulatory compliance

Education

AS degree in biological/chemical science

Military medical laboratory program

Tools

Automated instruments

Maintenance procedures

Proficiency testing

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Laboratory Technician, you will play a vital role in our clinical laboratory services team by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of patient diagnostic testing. You will leverage your technical expertise to analyze patient specimens, calibrate sophisticated laboratory equipment, and maintain strict adherence to regulatory guidelines. By providing reliable, timely data, you will directly support our medical staff in delivering high-quality patient care and diagnosis.

Every day you will perform essential laboratory test procedures, manage quality control records, and troubleshoot automated instrumentation to maintain operational excellence. Your routine will involve clinical correlation of results, prompt notification of critical values to caregivers, and the diligent management of laboratory inventory to keep operations running smoothly. You will also participate in ongoing professional development, training, and documentation validation to ensure our facility remains at the forefront of modern laboratory technology.

To be successful in this role, you will possess an associate of science degree in a biological or chemical science or have completed an official military medical laboratory program. You should be detail-oriented, capable of managing complex workloads, and comfortable working in a fast-paced hospital environment that requires medium physical demand. We value professionals who embody our mission of HumanKindness, maintain excellent communication with stakeholders, and hold a strong commitment to regulatory compliance and clinical excellence.

• Aligning with local and state requirements performs lab test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate, timely reporting.
• Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits.
• Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting instrument vendor for assistance or repair.
• Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters.
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders.
• Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology.

Job Requirements

Required: Associates Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA or High School GED in General Studies and completed an official military medical laboratory course and held the military enlisted occupational speciality of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician) or High School Graduate and completed an official military medical laboratory course and held the military enlisted occupational speciality of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Lab Technician).

Preferred: Medical Laboratory Technician AMT (MLT-AMT) or Medical Laboratory Technician ASCP (MLT) or Medical Lab Tech AAB (MLTECH).

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.