Medical Technologist

MultiCare Health System; Washington, Puyallup (District of Columbia, WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Technologist to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing vital patient laboratory testing, ensuring quality control, and maintaining instruments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and critical thinking skills, contributing to the health and well-being of the community. With a focus on belonging and mission-driven values, this opportunity offers a chance to grow within a supportive environment that prioritizes employee well-being and professional development.

Qualifications

• Responsible for performing patient analytic laboratory testing and quality control.
• Requires detail-oriented and service-oriented individuals with critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens and establish positive identification.
• Perform instrument maintenance and calibration.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Complex data analysis

Critical thinking

Technical problem resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Sciences

Job description

Job Description: Medical Technologist at MultiCare

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our healthcare network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

FTE: 0.001, Shift: on call, Schedule: variable on call

Position Summary

The Medical Technologist is responsible for performing patient analytic laboratory testing, quality control, data analysis, results reporting, instrument maintenance, and technical problem resolution. This role requires a service-oriented individual who is detail-oriented, capable of complex data analysis, exercising sound judgment, and demonstrating critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

1. Receive specimens and establish positive identification of specimens.
2. Determine the suitability of specimens.
3. Acquire and prepare reagents as needed.
4. Perform instrument maintenance and calibration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Sciences.
• Certification or registry eligibility for Medical Technologist, MLS (ASCP), MT (ASCP), AMT, or AAB.
• Current Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification or eligibility if duties include phlebotomy.
• Experience in Clinical Chemistry or molecular diagnostics, especially for Immunology, is preferred.

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, you'll embody our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness, and Joy, which guide our approach to patient care and organizational culture.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging: We create a true sense of belonging for all employees.
• Mission-driven: Dedicated to partnering for healing and a healthy future.
• Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system.
• Employee-centric: Recognized as one of Forbes