Medical Lab Technician

Labcorp•Yakima, WA

5d•$24 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

PAML, a Labcorp company, is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to join its team in Yakima, Washington. The role works in a fast-paced, customer-focused, and challenging environment, supporting Labcorp’s mission to improve health and improve lives. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; overtime and additional days or hours may be required. The technician assesses specimens for testing, performs routine and complex laboratory procedures, operates and troubleshoots instrumentation, makes technical decisions, and reports accurate and timely results. The role also involves preparing and evaluating reagents or controls, completing maintenance and quality-control documentation, replenishing supplies, assisting with specimen processing, and maintaining a safe work environment with appropriate personal protective equipment. The hourly pay range is $24.15 to $33.00. Labcorp states that offers are based on skills, relevant experience, degrees and certifications, internal equity, and market data. Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, 401(k), paid time off or flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan. Eligibility exceptions apply to certain schedules and employment categories as described in the posting.

Requirements

Associate degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Medical Technology.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Ability to pass a standardized color-blindness test.
High attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multitask.
Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
Exceptional customer service.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Comfort working under minimal supervision.
Computer proficiency and familiarity with laboratory information.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience working in a clinical or hospital laboratory.
ASCP or AMT certification.

Responsibilities

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.