Weekend Medical Laboratory Scientist/MLT

Memorial Hermann; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann SW seeks a supplemental MLT or MLS to join our team. This position provides support for every other weekend (6 am-2:30 pm) in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

The role delivers timely, accurate diagnostic results and collaborates across multiple specialty areas to support patient care. The candidate will manage specimen collections, testing, quality control, and reporting, maintaining equipment and safety standards while providing excellent service to hospital staff and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher MLS degree per role as required.
• MLA/MLS degree with certification options listed in the licenses section.
• Foreign education equivalency accepted where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily laboratory operations including specimen collections, processing, QC and testing.
• Interprets, correlates, and verifies test results with knowledge of techniques and instrumentation.
• Maintains testing analyzers and performs troubleshooting as needed.
• Performs clerical duties to support efficient workflow.
• Maintains ongoing education and test competencies for patient populations.
• Follows safety procedures when handling chemicals and specimens.
• Directs personnel and communicates exceptional circumstances to appropriate staff.
• Supports point-of-care testing and blood bank operations.
• Processes reference specimens and ensures timely follow-up of results.
• Gains familiarity with system computers and vendor software as required.
• Complies with policies, governmental and accrediting standards (TJC, FDA, CAP, AABB, CMS, CLIA).
• Supports customer service and builds positive relationships with staff and patients.

Education

MLS Generalist degree (Bachelor's MLS) or related AS degree + Bachelor's in chemical/biological lab science

SW/TMC Microbiology degree or higher (Doctoral/Masters/Bachelor's in MLS or biological science)

SW Molecular degree (MLS, Molecular Biology, or related)

Foreign education equivalency

ASCP/AMT/CLS certification eligibility (Generalist MLS)

ASCP-M Microbiology certification eligibility

ASCP-MB Molecular Biology certification eligibility

ASCP-BB Blood Banking certification eligibility

ASCP-H Hematology certification eligibility

ASCP-C Chemistry certification eligibility

Job description

Memorial Hermann SW seeks a supplemental MLT or MLS to join our team. This position provides support for every other weekend (6 am-2:30 pm) in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

The role delivers timely, accurate diagnostic results and collaborates across multiple specialty areas to support patient care. The candidate will manage specimen collections, testing, quality control, and reporting, maintaining equipment and safety standards while providing excellent service to hospital staff and