Medical Laboratory Technician

Military Health Research Foundation•Tacoma, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Military & Health Research Foundation (MHRF) is seeking experienced Medical Laboratory Technician candidates to provide laboratory support at Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). The role supports laboratory operations by receiving, reviewing, accessioning, processing, and preparing patient specimens for testing. The successful candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work accurately and professionally in a fast-paced military medical environment while protecting patient confidentiality. The position works under a personal services arrangement and requires meeting applicable government qualification, credentialing, security, and onboarding requirements. The technician supports Medical Laboratory Technicians and Clinical Laboratory Scientists, communicates specimen requirements with clinical departments, and follows HIPAA, SOP, PPE, and Joint Commission standards. MHRF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation focused on discovering and transitioning lasting solutions for troops and civilian healthcare settings. The foundation states that its goal, since 2011, has been to make life-saving technologies and healthcare advances readily accessible when needed.

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).
Current BLS certification.
Phlebotomy certification.
At least one year of qualifying experience in the past two years as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
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.
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 the appropriate laboratory sections or arrange them 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 and Clinical Laboratory Scientists, 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, PPE requirements, and Joint Commission standards.
Perform duties safely, promptly, professionally, and with a focus on quality.