Medical Laboratory Technician

Decypher•Tacoma, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs clinical laboratory testing across sections including hematology, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, serology, transfusion services, and phlebotomy. The role includes preparing and evaluating specimens, operating and maintaining laboratory instruments, performing quality control procedures, and reporting results accurately through laboratory information systems. The technician ensures compliance with laboratory protocols and regulatory standards and supports specimen processing, transport, and laboratory operations. Laboratory personnel receive training before commencing services and may be required to learn or relearn testing procedures specific to their place of duty. The position is onsite and scheduled Wednesday through Saturday, either 9:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. or 9:30 p.m.–8:00 a.m., with Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday off. Compensation is $42.00 per hour plus health and welfare. The projected start date is January 2027.

Requirements

Complete an approved college-based laboratory technician certification program and pass a certification test from an approved organization, such as NCA, AMT, or ASCP.
Hold current Medical Laboratory Technician certification.
Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Have current certification or registration as determined by ASCP or AMT.
Have one year of experience working in a clinical laboratory as a Medical Technician.
Complete a minimum six-month rotation through all sections of a medical laboratory as part of training required to gain certification.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to lift, carry, or move items weighing up to 20–30 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical laboratory tests in one or more laboratory sections, including hematology, chemistry, cytology, histotechnology, urinalysis, serology, microbiology, phlebotomy, transfusion, and blood bank.
Determine whether specimens are suitable for analysis.
Prepare specimens for analysis while maintaining the physiologic state of their properties.
Prepare reagents and primary reference materials as necessary.
Calibrate, standardize, adjust, and maintain laboratory instruments.
Verify instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks.
Identify causes of common problems, make simple repairs, recognize indicators of malfunction, and implement corrections.
Obtain analytical data, convert it to prescribed reporting units as needed, and correlate data to verify results.
Conduct quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products, and maintain records for quality control and quality assurance reports.
Prepare specimens for transport to an MTF laboratory or for mail-out.
Prepare biological waste for proper disposal.
Use clinical automation systems, including the laboratory information system and DMHRSi, as required.
Work in shipping, hematology, chemistry, microbiology, transfusion service, and phlebotomy.
Perform quality control procedures; manually enter or transfer results to the laboratory information system; certify results; cancel laboratory orders; and learn to run specimens when the laboratory information system is down.
Perform duties in a manner that meets Joint Commission Standards.
Complete required training before commencing services.