Medical Laboratory Technician
About The Position
Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position: Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization Medical Laboratory Technician - Posting #27371 Hourly Rate: $23.44 Position Summary: Full-time MLT position available for our Medical Clinic in Seattle, WA area. We are looking for a bilingual candidate that can speak English/Spanish. The ideal candidate will have proven excellent customer services skills, demonstrate enthusiastic and professional demeanor, and excel at multi-tasking while an integral part of the care team ensuring patient flow and providing quality patient care in a safe and timely manner. The Medical Laboratory Tech works under the direction of the Admin Lab Director. The MLT is responsible for performing phlebotomy, diagnostic laboratory test, x-ray procedures (after DOH WA State certified), and electrocardiograms-spirometry (after training) to assist in diagnosing and treating patient’s diseases and conditions. Recognizes unexpected results and instrument malfunction and takes appropriate action. Must be able to analyze the situation and problem solve. Work closely with providers, nursing staff and other clinic personnel to ensure the smooth running of the department. All applicants who have attended a non-territories United States educational institution must have a US license. If applicable foreign translation and credential evaluation is required.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in biology, chemistry, clinical laboratory or physical science. Or through at least 50 weeks of training conducted in military laboratory setting as a Medical Lab Tech.
- US Certification/license required.
- Minimum 1 year experience in a hospital or clinic setting desired.
- Proficient in E H R, PM Excel, Work and other Microsoft Office products.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of X-ray is a plus but not required.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- performing phlebotomy
- diagnostic laboratory test
- x-ray procedures (after DOH WA State certified)
- electrocardiograms-spirometry (after training) to assist in diagnosing and treating patient’s diseases and conditions
- Recognizes unexpected results and instrument malfunction and takes appropriate action
- Must be able to analyze the situation and problem solve
- Work closely with providers, nursing staff and other clinic personnel to ensure the smooth running of the department
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Prescription coverage
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays
- 401(k)/Retirement options
- opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
