Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician

MultiCare Health System; Washington, Puyallup (District of Columbia, WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will engage in a range of vital laboratory functions, from patient testing to quality control and data analysis. You'll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to the health and well-being of the community, offering a supportive work environment and opportunities for growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Perform patient analytic laboratory testing and quality control.
• Maintain positive identification of specimens and perform instrument maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare specimens for testing.
• Perform quality control and technical problem resolutions.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Quality Control

Data Analysis

Technical Problem Resolution

Education

Associate Degree

Certification of Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Job description

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care 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: 0.875, Shift: Nights, Schedule: Seven 10-hour shifts, includes every other weekend, 2030-0700

Position Summary

The Medical Lab Technician (MLT) is an exciting technical opportunity at MultiCare. In this role, you will perform a dynamic range of daily work functions from patient analytic laboratory testing, quality control, to data analysis and technical problem resolutions.

Responsibilities

• You will receive specimens, establish and maintain positive identification of specimens


• You will determine suitability of specimen; may reject specimen


• You will acquire/prepare reagents as needed


• You will perform instrument maintenance and calibration

Requirements

• Associate degree


• Current Certification of Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT (ASCP)CM. or MLT (ASCP) or registry eligible


• Current Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist Certification or Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist eligible (if duties will include phlebotomy)


• Minimum one (1) year of previous laboratory experience preferred

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging:We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees
• Mission-driven:We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve
• Market leadership:Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
• Employee-centric:Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" for several years running
• Technology:"Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row
• Leading research:MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities
• Lifestyle:Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $28.02 - $46.31 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.