Med Lab Tech MLT / MT, (Fri-Mon)

Okanogan County Public Hospital District #3 • Omak, WA

7d • $30 - $52

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs routine laboratory testing and may rotate among laboratory bench areas, including evening and weekend coverage as required. The position is scheduled for four 10-hour shifts, Friday through Monday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The technician processes specimens, enters information into laboratory computer systems, performs manual and automated testing, evaluates test results and quality-control data, and reports results within established time guidelines. The role requires independent problem-solving related to patient samples, laboratory equipment, and testing procedures, and includes recognizing normal and life-threatening results and following notification protocols. The technician also performs venipunctures and capillary sticks as required, assists with procedure and reagent preparation, and provides customer service to patients, families, providers, and colleagues.

The position includes participating in proficiency testing, continuing education, competency testing, staff orientation, and student training. Employees are expected to follow infection-control, safety, privacy, attendance, and workplace conduct policies; maintain required skills and CPR training; and adapt communication and interactions to patients of all ages and diverse backgrounds. Work involves standing and sitting, limited lifting or carrying, frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals and mechanical hazards, possible high noise levels and interruptions, mental stress during heavy workloads, and ongoing potential exposure to infectious diseases through laboratory specimens.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of 12 months of internship in all laboratory departments; alternatively, be an MLT student who has successfully completed coursework and an internship rotation in the assigned area.
• Current Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) licensure, or, for an MLT student, completion of MLT (ASCP) licensure within one year after hire.
• Demonstrated skills in routine laboratory testing, whether general or in a specific area.
• Complete laboratory check-off skills in all assigned areas.
• Ability to communicate effectively with professional staff, physicians, patients, and personnel at all levels and with diverse backgrounds and educational levels.
• Ability to direct departmental work activities in the manager’s absence.
• Good manual dexterity and ability to use a computer keyboard and telephone.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination, vision, and color discrimination.
• Ability to perform duties involving an equal amount of standing and sitting and minimal lifting or carrying.
• Ability to work with frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals and mechanical hazards, possible high noise levels and interruptions, increased mental stress during heavy workloads, and potential exposure to infectious diseases.
• Ability to accurately process patient specimens and follow universal blood and body-fluid precautions, including applicable engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Ability to adapt to varied age-specific patient populations and communicate with patients of all ages.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with computerization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, complex, manual, and automated laboratory testing as ordered by clinicians and the Laboratory Manager.
• Rotate among assigned laboratory bench areas, including evening and weekend coverage as required.
• Assist with specimen computer entry and processing and use the computerized functions needed to generate test results.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Orient new staff members and assist with training MLT students as assigned.
• Interpret data and help evaluate test results and test systems using critical thinking skills.
• Organize and prioritize assigned testing workload and report results within established time guidelines.
• Independently troubleshoot patient samples, laboratory equipment, and testing procedures.
• Recognize normal and life-threatening results and follow protocols for notifying clinicians.
• Perform quality-control programs, evaluate values, document errors, take corrective action, and maintain records.
• Participate in proficiency testing, continuing education, competency testing, staff orientation, and student training as assigned.
• Operate the laboratory information system and other computer programs proficiently, and stay current with changes and upgrades.
• Perform venipunctures and capillary sticks as required.
• Assist with preparation of new procedures and reagents.
• Provide courteous and professional service to patients, families, providers, visitors, and staff.
• Follow applicable privacy, infection-control, safety, attendance, and workplace policies.
• Update CPR skills every two years and maintain appropriate education and skill levels.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus (the posting also lists a $10,000 sign-on bonus).
• Accrued vacation time at 0.076923 hours per hour worked.
• Accrued sick leave at 0.04615 hours per hour worked.
• Life insurance.
• Profit-sharing plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Option to enroll in a 403(b) deferred compensation plan and/or a 457 deferred compensation plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree