Senior Medical Lab Technician & Technical Lead (On-Site)

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, &

No weekends or major holidays

PTO + 18+ holidays

401(k) with profit-sharing

Job summary

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Medical Lab Technician III to perform routine and specialty testing, ensure accuracy, and support colleagues with troubleshooting. This senior role acts as a technical resource in the lab and steps in for the Medical Lab Supervisor when needed.

You will perform phlebotomy, maintain QA/QC, and collaborate with physicians and staff while helping train new employees and upholding regulatory requirements. On-site position with full benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from a NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program or successful completion of a 50-week military MLT program.
• Current MLT certification.
• Five (5) years of medical laboratory experience performing moderate- to high-complexity testing.
• One (1) year of recent supervisory experience.
• Experience and/or ability to work with electronic health record systems.
• Current BLS certification.
• Must apply for Washington State Medical Assistant (MA) Phlebotomist Certification within the first month of hire and obtain active status within four months.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory testing accurately and efficiently while maintaining complete and accurate records of testing processes and results.
• Apply knowledge of medical laboratory science, equipment, materials, procedures, and technical methods to support quality patient care.
• Perform phlebotomy using appropriate techniques to ensure specimen integrity.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies and follow established quality control procedures and standards.
• Evaluate, release, and report patient test results using independent judgment within established testing methods.
• Serve as a technical resource for laboratory staff and assist with troubleshooting instrument malfunctions, assay performance issues, and other technical concerns.
• Provide leadership and serve as a primary point of contact for staff and vendors when the Medical Lab Supervisor is absent.
• Assist with daily scheduling and workflow coordination to promote efficient laboratory operations.
• Assist with training new employees and students and provide constructive feedback regarding laboratory processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians, healthcare professionals, and other departments to resolve laboratory and patient-care issues.
• Assist with reviewing laboratory reports, procedures, testing methods, and quality control activities.
• Support compliance with laboratory regulatory requirements, including CLIA, COLA, and AAAHC.
• Perform quality control evaluations, assay calibrations, troubleshooting, and equipment-related problem resolution.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new procedures, instrumentation, computer functionality, and other laboratory projects.
• Maintain appropriate continuing education and certification requirements.

Skills

EHR systems

Leadership / supervisory

Communication

Education

NAACLS-accredited MLT program

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Medical Lab Technician III to perform routine and specialty testing, ensure accuracy, and support colleagues with troubleshooting. This senior role acts as a technical resource in the lab and steps in for the Medical Lab Supervisor when needed.

You will perform phlebotomy, maintain QA/QC, and collaborate with physicians and staff while helping train new employees and upholding regulatory requirements. On-site position with full benefits.