Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Technician

Patient First; Central Park (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Patient First is seeking a committed clinical support professional to perform lab analyses, collect specimens, and assist physicians and nurses with patient care. The role requires accurate test reporting, adherence to QC policies, and proper documentation in the medical records system.

Responsibilities include stocking supplies, sterilizing equipment, and contributing to center operations across shifts. Prior experience in a physician's office or hospital setting is preferred; training and

Qualifications

• Experience in physician offices or hospital settings preferred.
• 1–2 years of lab or clinical support experience preferred.
• Occupational health services experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality and rapid lab results with knowledge of analyses and safety procedures.
• Assist with patient treatment and prep for physicals and procedures.
• Maintain records of test results and QC activities.
• Order lab, x-ray, and medical supplies in the medical record system.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper operation of lab and treatment areas.

Skills

Lab procedures

Patient care

Quality control

Safety procedures

Medical terminology

CPR certified

Tools

Medical record system

Laboratory equipment

X-ray equipment

Job description

Sign-on Bonus! The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to the following: Providing quality and rapid lab results involving knowledge of laboratory analyses, proper procedures, work equipment, and safety procedures; Following the laboratory's procedures for specimen collection, handling, and processing, as well as for test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of test results; Adhering to the laboratory's quality control policies and documenting all quality control activities and instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance; Ordering various lab, x-ray, and medical supplies in the medical record system for patients under the written or direct verbal orders of the Physician; Assisting Physicians, Extenders, and Nurses with patient treatment and care including locating patients, obtaining accurate vital signs by visual and auditory measures, triaging patients, assessing patients' problems, and preparing patients for physicals and medical treatment by Physicians, Extenders, and Nurses; Handling Physician, Extender, and Nurse requests with respect and in a timely manner; Following the established corrective action policies and procedures of the laboratory whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance and documenting those actions; Identifying and troubleshooting problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results either by correcting the problem or notifying the Lab Supervisor, Lab Consultant, or Director of Laboratory Services; Understanding all checklists and being able to perform all duties on the checklists associated with the position; Using correct medical terminology; Keeping informed of all new policies and procedures; Implementing established policies and procedures as directed; Sterilizing and setting up instruments, stocking the lab and treatment area, and handling laundry; Maintaining cleanliness of the treatment area and other areas of the center as needed. Attending all mandatory training and continuing education classes (including CPR classes, code drill classes, etc.); Attending staff meetings as directed; Willing to work at any center due to staffing, a center emergency, or a reduction of work; Being available to assist as needed (breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time to provide necessary patient care or to maintain center operations); Understanding and using the medical record system, including, but not limited to processing of the patient, ordering and reporting lab tests, medical records, and hardware or software problems; Working with fellow employees and externs during on-the-job training; Understanding an indeterminate amount of time may be required for performing various duties within the scope of each job description; all duties on the checklist are to be performed within the shift assigned; Operating, maintaining, and using medical and office equipment as trained; Participating in maintenance assignments (i.e., when necessary and as directed); Completing other duties as directed.

Salary Range: , depending on experience.

Benefits and Other Compensation:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Disability, Life and Long Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending accounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match)
• Paid Annual Leave, Volunteer Time Off Pay, Bereavement Leave, Emergency Leave Bank
• Overtime Pay, Holiday Pay, Double time compensation for all holidays worked
• Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family

Bonuses include:

• Recruitment bonus
• Patient Care Performance bonus (center employees only)
• Weekend bonus (center employees only)

Since opening our first medical center in 1981, Patient First's vision remains the same: making access to quality medical care as convenient and cost-effective as possible. To achieve this objective, we have adopted and continue to embrace many innovative operating systems and practices. All 78 Patient First centers in the mid-Atlantic region are open every day of the year- including weekends and holidays. Patient First provides both primary and urgent care services as well as a broad range of Occupational Health services. X-rays, lab tests, and prescription drugs are available on-site to save time and reduce the need for extra trips. Patient First offers excellent benefits packages, flexible hours, and competitive compensations for Nurses, Lab and Radiologic Technologists, Medical Assistants, and Front Office staff. Medical candidates with at least 1-2 years of experience in a physician's office or hospital setting are preferred.