Float Medical Lab Technician
About The Position
Labcorp is seeking a Float Medical Lab Technician to support its Redmond, Washington laboratory, with occasional coverage at the Issaquah laboratory to meet operational and staffing needs. The position works Wednesday through Saturday on the night shift, from 10:00 PM to 8:30 AM, including rotating holidays. The technician maintains competency at both laboratory sites through periodic cross-site training and coverage. The role performs routine and complex laboratory procedures according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures, evaluates specimen acceptability, operates and troubleshoots instrumentation, and makes technical decisions related to testing and problem solving. The technician prepares and evaluates reagents or controls, reports accurate and timely test results, conducts and documents preventive maintenance and quality control, replenishes supplies, assists with specimen processing, and maintains a safe work environment using appropriate personal protective equipment. Compensation is $27.91–$41.93 per hour, plus a third-shift differential. Offers are based on candidates’ skills and relevant experience and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between Dynacare Northwest, Inc. and United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 21.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Life Science or Medical Technology.
- ASCP or AMT certification.
- High level of attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
- Exceptional customer service.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort working under minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Maintain competency at both laboratory sites through periodic cross-site training and coverage.
- Travel to the Issaquah laboratory occasionally to support operational and staffing needs.
- Provide laboratory support at the Redmond and Issaquah locations as needed.
- Determine whether specimens are acceptable for testing according to established criteria.
- Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
- Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
- Make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
- Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls.
- Report accurate and timely test results to support quality patient care.
- Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
- Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
- Assist with specimen processing when needed.
- Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k)
- Accrue up to 18 days of Annual Leave per year, including 8 holidays
- Sick Leave, accrued at 0.0333 hours per hour worked and capped at 64 hours per year
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
