Medical Laboratory Technician

About the position

THIS WORK MATTERS! Are you a meticulous and detail-oriented individual with a passion for laboratory science? Do you thrive in a role where your expertise directly contributes to patient care? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team as a Medical Laboratory Technician! At Multnomah County Health Department, we are committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to our community. We are currently seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Technician to play a crucial role in our diagnostic process.

Responsibilities

• Be at the Forefront of Diagnostics: You will be responsible for the accurate and efficient procurement of various patient specimens.
• Ensure Timely Results: You will process and analyze patient specimens, providing timely and reliable laboratory results that are essential for accurate diagnoses.
• Support Patient Care: Your meticulous work will directly aid medical professionals in the diagnosis and treatment of their patients, making a tangible difference in their health journeys.
• Maintain High Standards: You will adhere to strict laboratory protocols and quality control measures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all test results.
• Collaborate with a Dedicated Team: You will work alongside a team of skilled healthcare professionals who are committed to providing exceptional patient care.
• Collect patient specimens (phlebotomy) across all age groups and patient conditions, adhering to proper collection techniques.
• Educate patients on specimen collection and ensure adherence to guidelines, including identifying and rejecting unacceptable samples.
• Perform a broad range of laboratory tests (hematology, bacteriology, chemistry, parasitology, urinalysis, coagulation, microscopy).
• Analyze and interpret test results to contribute to accurate medical diagnoses.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Assurance programs, including quality control testing and troubleshooting equipment/reagent issues.
• Monitor and track testing processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting of results, resolving any errors in availability or format.
• Evaluate new lab technology and equipment, and develop/maintain standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Serve as a technical resource for clinical services, providing expertise on testing, specimen handling, equipment use/maintenance/sterilization, and electronic systems.
• Coordinate and direct daily laboratory operations within the clinic, providing technical supervision and guidance to assigned staff.
• Manage staff competency, including orientation, training, ongoing monitoring, and performance evaluations for phlebotomy and laboratory testing personnel.

Requirements

• Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Medical Laboratory Technology or related field demonstrating the capacity for the required knowledge and skills.
• One year of laboratory experience.
• Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) through American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).
• Valid CPR / BLS certification upon hire OR within 30 days of hire.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous phlebotomy experience.

Benefits

• Employer-funded retirement savings.
• Health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs.
• Focus on work-life balance.