Medical Laboratory Technician

Military Health Research Foundation•Tacoma, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Military & Health Research Foundation (MHRF) is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Technician to provide laboratory support at Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). The role supports laboratory testing by receiving, reviewing, accessioning, processing, and preparing patient specimens. The successful candidate will be dependable, detail-oriented, accurate, professional, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced military medical environment while protecting patient confidentiality. The position requires meeting applicable government qualification, credentialing, security, and onboarding requirements and is performed under a personal services arrangement. Duties include specimen and laboratory-request entry into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and MHS Genesis; specimen preparation and routing; support for MLTs and CLSs; and, when required during aircraft incidents, venipuncture on service members. The employee must comply with HIPAA, SOPs, PPE requirements, Joint Commission standards, and applicable DHA vaccination requirements.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of a medical laboratory technician training program accredited by NAACLS or ABHES, or an educational program acceptable to the American Medical Technologist (AMT).
At least one year of qualifying experience in the past two years as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
BLS certification.
Phlebotomy certification.
Must pass a TB test.
Subject to a background/security investigation.
Must be willing to comply with DHA vaccination requirements.
Must complete pre-employment drug screening.
Contract workers must maintain good personal hygiene and a well-groomed, professional appearance in accordance with policy at the place of performance.

Responsibilities

Receive, inspect, label, accession, and process specimens from Madigan and other DHA laboratories.
Enter specimens and laboratory requests into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and MHS Genesis.
Verify specimen integrity, collection timing, labeling, containers, and suitability for testing.
Prepare and distribute specimens to appropriate laboratory sections or for transport or mail-out.
Process blood, urine, and other biological fluids according to established procedures.
Prepare biological waste for proper disposal.
Provide general support to Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) and Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLSs), including communicating specimen requirements with clinical departments.
Perform venipuncture on service members when required during aircraft incidents.
Greet patients, determine eligibility and testing priority, and verify laboratory orders.
Comply with HIPAA, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), PPE requirements, and Joint Commission standards.
Perform duties safely, promptly, professionally, and with a focus on quality.