Medical Laboratory Technician - Float

Kaiser Permanente International; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Beaverton, OR is seeking a skilled Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and report laboratory tests within scope of practice, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

You will monitor quality control, calibrate instruments, troubleshoot systems, maintain supplies, and assist with training while supporting OR labs across locations.

This role requires an associate degree, applicable certifications, and strong English communication; weekend and holiday rotations are required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in laboratory science or CLIA-defined equivalent.
• Completion of approved two-year Medical Laboratory Technician program.
• Ability to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report lab tests according to SOPs.
• Monitor test accuracy and perform instrument maintenance.
• Troubleshoot equipment and report issues to supervisors.
• Maintain clean and organized work area and prepare reagents.
• Assist with orientation and training of new staff.

Skills

Clinical laboratory experience

English communication

Phlebotomy skills

Manual dexterity

Prioritization and organization

Education

Associates degree in laboratory science

Two-year MLT program completion (CLIA)

Tools

Laboratory equipment knowledge

Job description

Job Summary

To perform laboratory tests and processes within scope of practice in an accurate and timely manner.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform and reporT lab tests according to work instructions: Process patient specimens according to priority and document results. Review patient reports for accuracy before release. Alert clinicians and appropriate designees of abnormal results.
• Monitor test accuracy through performance and evaluation of quality control: Perform instrument maintenance and calibration according to standard operating procedure. Assay quality control and proficiency testing materials. Execute corrective actions and document if controls are not within specified limits.
• Problem solve by auditing specimen integrity and identification. Identify test discrepancies. Investigate or initiate inquiries; troubleshoot any malfunctioning equipment or test system and repair if possible. Refer problems to technologist, specialist, supervisor, manager or pathologist as needed. Answer inquiries about department policies and procedures.
• Maintain clean and well-organized work area with adequate supplies and reagents. Order and/or prepare reagents and supplies when necessary.
• Maintain technical competency. Attend all required training, education, and meetings.
• Assist with orientation and training of new employees or students.

Basic Qualifications

Experience

• N/A

Education

• Associates degree in laboratory science or documented education as defined by the Clinical Laboratory Personnel Requirements under CLIA.

License, Certification, Registration

• Medical Lab Scientist Certificate from American Society for Clinical Pathology OR Medical Lab Technician Certificate OR American Medical Technologist Medical Lab Technician Certificate OR American Medical Technologist Medical Technologist Certificate OR Medical Technologist Certificate

Additional Requirements

• Completion of approved two (2) years of program for Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Ability to communicate in the English language.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Manual dexterity.
• Communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of clinical laboratory experience.
• Working knowledge of specific laboratory analytical equipment.

Notes

• Holiday rotation required.
• Regular schedule includes weekends.
• This is a float position that will support the OR labs at Interstate, North Lancaster and Beaverton Medical Offices