Medical Laboratory Technician Medical Technologist

LabMinds Staffing & Recruiting, LLC; Lebanon (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LabMinds Staffing & Recruiting, LLC is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to join a 24/7 hospital/clinical lab in Oregon. You will perform analytical testing, manage urgent STAT workloads, and ensure accurate reporting in the EHR while maintaining CAP/CLIA compliance.

Strong immunohematology and transfusion services experience are required. Epic EHR/LIS proficiency and Ortho Vitros 5600 instrumentation experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Certification required upon submission.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in MLS/Clinical Laboratory Science from an accredited program.
• Experience prioritizing STAT and emergency workloads in a high-volume 24/7 lab.
• Proficiency with Epic EHR/LIS and immunohematology antibody identifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing on clinical specimens (blood, body fluids, and tissue) across inpatient, ED, and outpatient services.
• Provide rapid-response diagnostic support for acute Emergency Department cases and urgent inpatient care.
• Perform complex Immunohematology workflows, including antibody identification and emergency blood release.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot automated diagnostic instrumentation.
• Record, validate, and report laboratory results efficiently within the EHR system.
• Uphold rigorous quality control, quality assurance, and safety protocols in compliance with CAP and CLIA standards.

Skills

Antibody identifications (Immunohemat​

Emergency blood banking experience

Prioritizing STAT workloads in 24/7 (h

Education

ASCP/AMT MLS/MT/MLT certification

Associate or Bachelor's degree in MLS/Clinical Laboratory Science

Tools

Epic EHR/LIS

Ortho Vitros 5600

Job description

Position Overview

The clinical laboratory team operates 24 hours a day to deliver essential diagnostic testing on blood, body fluids, and tissue specimens to aid in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. Supporting inpatient units, an active Emergency Department, and outpatient/clinic facilities, the laboratory maintains full accreditation through the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and licensure under CMS Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).

Key Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing on clinical specimens (blood, body fluids, and tissue) across inpatient, emergency, and outpatient services.
• Provide rapid-response diagnostic support for acute Emergency Department cases and urgent inpatient care.
• Perform complex Immunohematology workflows, including antibody identification and emergency blood release.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot automated diagnostic instrumentation.
• Record, validate, and report laboratory results efficiently within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Uphold rigorous quality control, quality assurance, and safety protocols in compliance with CAP and CLIA standards.

Mandatory Experience Requirements

Candidates must have direct, hands-on clinical experience in each of the following areas to be considered:

• EHR / LIS Platform: Demonstrated proficiency with Epic systems.
• Immunohematology: Hands-on expertise performing Antibody Identifications (Antibody IDs).
• Transfusion Services: Documented experience handling Emergency Blood Banking protocols and rapid component release.
• Instrumentation: Operational experience with the Ortho Vitros 5600 integrated system.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Certification: Active national certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) through ASCP, AMT, or an equivalent recognized agency is required upon submission.
• Education: Associate or Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related chemical/biological science from an accredited program.
• Competencies: Strong technical acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize STAT and emergency workloads in a high-volume, 24/7 testing environment.