Medical Technologist (Clinical Laboratory) Full-time, Evening Shift

Adventist Health; Tillamook (OR); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Tillamook is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to join our 25-bed facility. You will perform chemical, microscopic, and microbiological tests, supervise phlebotomists, and help guide lab operations in a community hospital setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, calibrating equipment, collecting blood specimens, and ensuring quality control under regulatory requirements. Evening shifts with full-time scheduling are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, biological sciences, chemical sciences or allied health technologies or equivalent: Required
• Two years Medical Technologist experience in hospital setting: Preferred
• Current certification from ASCP or NCA: For CA and HI: Preferred
• Current certification from ASCP or MT-AMT or equivalent: Required in OR
• ASCP Certification (ASCP) or MT-AMT/AMT: Required per department
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required

Responsibilities

• Prepares sterile media in plates, jars or test tubes for growth of cultures and incubates as required.
• Maintains records of tests and reports results to appropriate personnel; monitors quality control.
• Calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment; cleans and sterilizes glassware and instruments.
• Collects blood specimens by venipuncture or finger/heel sticks; performs waived POC tests.
• Performs quality control and assists in training new personnel; investigates irregularities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Description

Located off the beautiful Oregon Coast, Adventist Health Tillamook has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1950. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access medical center, rural health and urgent care medical offices, home care services, and a vast scope of services located throughout Tillamook County and the surrounding areas. Tillamook is known for its small-town charm, lively art scene and delicious Tillamook Cheese. The allure of Tillamook's community is complimented by access to outdoor adventures and the scenic Oregon Coast.

Job Description

Located off the beautiful Oregon Coast, Adventist Health Tillamook has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1950. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access medical center, rural health and urgent care medical offices, home care services, and a vast scope of services located throughout Tillamook County and the surrounding areas. Tillamook is known for its small-town charm, lively art scene and delicious Tillamook Cheese. The allure of Tillamook's community is complimented by access to outdoor adventures and the scenic Oregon Coast.

Job Summary

Performs chemical, microscopic, and microbiological test assays and related duties to obtain results for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Performs related duties in laboratory to include storing and labeling specimens and using manual and automatic equipment to prepare specimens and perform analytical tests. Performs procedures that exclude any to be performed only by licensed clinical laboratory scientists as defined by State licensure regulations. Supervises phlebotomists, offers suggestions and provides guidance as needed.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, biological sciences, chemical sciences or allied health technologies or equivalent: Required
• Two years Medical Technologist experience in hospital setting: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Current certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency for Labs (NCA) : For CA and HI: Preferred
• Current certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or Medical Technologist American Medical Technologists (MT-AMT) certification or equivalent: Required in OR

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• American Society for Clinical Pathology Certification (ASCP) or American Medical Tech Board MT (MT-AMT): Required

Department Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions

• Prepares sterile media in plates, jars or test tubes for use in growing bacterial cultures; incubates culture for specific times at prescribed temperatures. Prepares solutions, reagents and stains, following standard laboratory formulas and procedures. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the specific policies and procedures that relate to the duties of an Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) by consistently operating within the context of these requirements. Performs only those technical duties for which training and orientation has been documented and approval granted (initially and ongoing).
• Maintain detailed records of tests performed and report laboratory test results to appropriate personnel; recognize Quality Control shifts and trends and take appropriate action whenever necessary. Evaluates the validity of results obtained.
• Calibrates and performs routine maintenance on test equipment. Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment, glassware and instruments. Maintains laboratory supply of chemicals and glassware. Performs routine maintenance on equipment.
• Collects blood specimens from patients using venipuncture, or heel or finger stick. Carries out Point-of-Care Testing waived tests and urinalysis without microscope. Inspects blood and blood components for abnormal appearance and takes corrective actions if unsatisfactory.
• Performs quality control with each test or as required by manufacturer to check accuracy and reproducibility of test; if out of control, takes corrective action. Assists in instructing or training new personnel. Investigates and follows up on issues or irregularities with patient specimens or orders and document those investigations for the Quality Manager.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 71424

Job Category : Technologist

Posting Date : 2026-09-30T20:51:00+00:00

Job Schedule : Full time

Job Shift : Evening Shift

Locations :

Tillamook, OR, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $42.40 to $58.16. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Clinical Laboratory 1

Shift Length : 8 Hours