Medical Laboratory Technician

Decypher•Tacoma, WA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs clinical laboratory testing across sections including hematology, chemistry, cytology, histotechnology, urinalysis, serology, microbiology, phlebotomy, and transfusion services/blood bank. The role includes preparing and evaluating specimens, operating and maintaining laboratory instruments, conducting quality control procedures, and accurately reporting results through laboratory information systems. The technician follows laboratory protocols and regulatory standards and supports specimen processing, transport, and general laboratory operations. Laboratory personnel receive training before commencing services and must learn or relearn procedures according to the requirements at their place of duty. The position is onsite and scheduled Wednesday through Saturday, from either 9:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. or 9:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., with Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday off. Compensation is $42.00 per hour plus Health & Welfare.

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.
Maintain current medical laboratory technician certification.
Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Hold 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 the training required for certification.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical laboratory tests in one or more sections, including hematology, chemistry, cytology, histotechnology, urinalysis, serology, microbiology, phlebotomy, transfusion services, and blood bank.
Determine whether specimens are suitable for analysis, prepare them for analysis, and maintain the physiologic state of their properties.
Prepare reagents and primary reference materials as necessary.
Calibrate, standardize, adjust, and maintain instruments; verify their operation using established procedures and quality-control checks.
Identify common problems, make simple repairs, recognize indicators of malfunction, and implement corrections.
Obtain analytical data, convert it to prescribed reporting units when necessary, 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 and prepare biological waste for proper disposal.
Use clinical automation systems, including the laboratory information system and DMHRSi.
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.
Work in shipping, hematology, chemistry, microbiology, transfusion service, and phlebotomy.
Learn or relearn laboratory testing procedures applicable to the place of duty.
Perform all duties in a manner that meets Joint Commission Standards.