Medical Laboratory Technician Float

MultiCare Health System; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Float Premium Eligible

Job summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Medical Lab Technician at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup to perform a dynamic range of laboratory duties, including specimen handling, QC, data analysis and instrument maintenance. The role travels to Tacoma General, Allenmore, Good Samaritan, Auburn Medical Center, Covington and Capital Medical Center as needed.

The position requires an Associate degree, active MLT (ASCP) CM or MLT (ASCP) certification (or eligible for certification), and at least one

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelors not specified.
• Current Certification of Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT (ASCP) CM or MLT (ASCP).
• 50 week military program in lieu of associate's degree may be accepted.
• Current Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist Certification or eligible if duties include phlebotomy.
• Minimum one year of previous laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Laboratory experience

Phlebotomy

Education

Associate degree

MLT (ASCP) CM certification

MLT (ASCP)

Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist certification or eligible

50 week military program in lieu of degree

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0_, Shift: Evenings_, Schedule: 10 hour shifts. Home base location will be Good Samaritan.

Will be required to travel to the following locations: Tacoma General, Allenmore Hospital, Good Samaritan, Auburn Medical Center, Covington Medical and Capital Medical Center.

Float Premium Eligible

Position Summary

The Medical Lab Technician (MLT) is an exciting technical opportunity at MultiCare. In this role, you will perform a dynamic range of daily work functions from patient analytic laboratory testing, quality control, to data analysis and technical problem resolutions.

Responsibilities

• You will receive specimens, establish and maintain positive identification of specimens
• You will determine suitability of specimen; may reject specimen
• You will acquire/prepare reagents as needed
• You will perform instrument maintenance and calibration

Requirements

• Associate degree
• Current Certification of Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT (ASCP)CM. or MLT (ASCP)
• 50 week military program in lieu of associate's degree may be accepted.
• Current Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist Certification or Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist eligible (if duties will include phlebotomy)
• Minimum one (1) year of previous laboratory experience preferred

About Good Samaritan Hospital

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. As the area's only hospital, it features a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, Children's Therapy Unit and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Innovative facilities like the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute make Good Samaritan a dynamic workplace for clinicians eager to advance their careers in a state-of-the-art environment.

About the Puyallup Community

Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier along the Puyallup River, Puyallup offers a welcoming small-town feel just 10 miles from Tacoma and 35 miles from Seattle. Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools and abundant parks and recreation - all while being close to big-city opportunities.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $30.67 - $50.69 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.