Medical Technologist

Shriners Children's; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s in Spokane seeks a part-time Medical Technologist to provide clinical laboratory services including chemistry, microbiology, hemostasis, hematology, blood banking, urinalysis and phlebotomy. The role supports an interdisciplinary team and serves as a resource to staff and the public in assigned areas of responsibility.

The position emphasizes quality assurance, adherence to regulatory standards, and collaboration with LIS/HIS systems, with compensation determined by

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medical Technology, CLS or Science.
• 1 year Clinical Laboratory experience.
• MLT (ASCP), CLS or equivalent certification.
• Medical Technologist License in state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Plans and utilizes resources within the department to maximize efficiency.
• Resolves basic equipment problems or malfunctions, overseeing the maintenance and serving as a resource to staff.
• Evaluates and orders inventory of laboratory supplies with approval of manager.
• Reviews all pertinent patient results to ensure all quality assurance mechanisms have been adhered to.
• Checks for outdated supplies and materials and insufficient quantities.
• Demonstrates a knowledge and ability to interact with laboratory information system (LIS) and/or hospital information system (HIS) computer functions as it relates to the testing and reporting area.
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities within the Department and the Hospital.
• Ensures that routine and priority tasks are completed within established time-lines

Skills

Clinical laboratory experience

Quality assurance

Laboratory information systems

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Medical Technology

MLT (ASCP) / CLS or equivalent certification

Medical Technologist License (WA)

Job description

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

The Medical Technologist provides clinical laboratory services by accurately performing and evaluating diagnostic technical procedures in accordance with the established regulatory and accreditation standards for clinical lab science. Diagnostic procedures performed may include chemistry, microbiology, hemostasis, hematology, blood banking, urinalysis and phlebotomy. Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team, and acts as a resource to staff and the general public regarding assigned areas of responsibility. Shriners Spokane is looking for a part-time Medical Technologist to join our team!

Key Responsibilities

• Plans and utilizes resources within the department to maximize efficiency
• Resolves basic equipment problems or malfunctions, overseeing the maintenance and serving as a resource to staff
• Evaluates and orders inventory of laboratory supplies with approval of manager
• Reviews all pertinent patient results to ensure all quality assurance mechanisms have been adhered to
• Checks for outdated supplies and materials and insufficient quantities
• Demonstrates a knowledge and ability to interact with laboratory information system (LIS) and/or hospital information system (HIS) computer functions as it relates to the testing and reporting area.
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities within the Department and the Hospital
• Ensures that routine and priority tasks are completed within established time-lines

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medical Technology, CLS or Science
• 1 year Clinical Laboratory
• MLT (ASCP), CLS or Equivalent certification
• Medical Technologist License in state of practice

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years Clinical Laboratory
• Pediatric Phlebotomy and current WA State Phlebotomy License

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.