Medical Technologist/ Medical Lab Technician

MultiCare Health System; Washington, Puyallup (District of Columbia, WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Technologist to join their team. This role involves performing complex patient analytic laboratory testing, maintaining instruments, and ensuring quality control. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology and relevant certifications. Join a mission-driven organization that values integrity, collaboration, and community health, offering a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Perform patient analytic laboratory testing and quality control.
• Exercise sound judgment and demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Detail-oriented

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Sciences

Certification for Medical Technologist (MLS, MT, AMT, AAB)

Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist certification (if applicable)

Job description

Description of the Medical Technologist Role 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.

Position Details

• FTE: 0.001
• Shift: Variable (days, evenings, nights, weekends, etc.)
• Schedule: On-call with variable shifts

Position Summary

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

Key Responsibilities

1. Receive specimens and establish positive identification
2. Determine specimen suitability
3. Prepare and acquire reagents as needed
4. Perform instrument maintenance and calibration

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Sciences
• Certification or eligibility for Medical Technologist, MLS (ASCP), MT (ASCP), AMT, or AAB
• Current or eligible Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification (if phlebotomy duties are involved)
• Preferred: Experience in Clinical Chemistry or Molecular Diagnostics for Immunology, or Microbiology certifications (SM ASCP, RM NRM)

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, you'll reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness, and Joy. These principles influence our patient care and organizational culture.

Why Choose MultiCare?

• Belonging: Creating a true sense of belonging for all employees
• Mission-driven: Focused on partnering for healing and community health
• Market Leadership: Washington’s largest community-based health system
• Employee-centric: Recognized as one of America's Best Employers by Forbes
• Technology: