Medical Laboratory Technician

PORTLAND CLINIC•Portland, OR

23d•Onsite

About The Position

At The Portland Clinic our mission is to be a trusted community collaborating to improve the health and well-being of those we serve. Join our team and let us work together to offer a welcoming, inclusive environment for our patients and the communities we serve. JOB TITLE: Medical Laboratory Technician SUPERVISOR: Laboratory Manager HOURS PER WEEK: 40/Non-Exempt (Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm) DEPARTMENT: Laboratory HIRING BONUS: $1,000 after 90 days The following information is designed to outline the essential functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained. PRIMARY FUNCTION: Position is responsible for performing testing on specimens, maintaining instrumentation, documenting quality assurance and quality control, and reporting results.

Requirements

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Technologist or ASCP equivalent

Nice To Haves

Values team success
Compassionate, patient, tactful, diplomatic, sociable
Able to work independently and as a team member
Well-organized, ability to multitask
Contributes to an environment where people feel valued
Computer, software, and electronic health record proficiency
Oral communication skills and excellent phone etiquette with an ability to convey and receive information via the telephone
Competency in language, grammar, and spelling
Ability to establish a good rapport with people over the telephone and in person, often in stressful situations
Capability of effectively working on more than one task without a reduction in the quality of work and service performed
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations and to work under pressure
Ability to accept responsibility and use initiative to proceed with necessary tasks without direct supervision
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients and staff

Responsibilities

Sample processing and analysis in the following departments: Hematology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Urinalysis, Serology, Molecular, PCR, and Microbiology.
Follow quality assurance procedures to ensure accuracy of test results.
Monitor quality of and trouble-shoot potential problems with laboratory instruments. Perform preventative maintenance on lab equipment.
Run and evaluate quality control specimens on all assays and procedures as required. Troubleshoot as necessary.
Run and report proficiency testing specimens in a timely fashion.
Conduct inventory of lab supplies, replenish supplies and discard containers.
Maintain clean work area and dispose of bio-hazardous waste properly.
Act as back-up phlebotomist and specimen processor as required.
Prepare specimens for transfer as needed.
Enter test data into computer, maintain logs and records, and compile statistics for control data.
Answer phone and notify proper personnel regarding unexpected or action limit test results.
Work in branch laboratories as needed.
Participate as an active team member in a patient-centered medical home.
Work respectfully and collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
Other tasks as assigned.
Maintain regular, in person, work attendance and punctuality, as scheduled.

Benefits

401k plan with employer contributions up to 5% annually
Roth IRA
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Company provided $10K Group Life/AD&D insurance
Voluntary benefits: Life/AD&D, Dependent Life/AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity
Norton Identity Theft Protection (optional)
Pet Insurance (optional)
4.92 hours of PTO accrual per pay period (PTO accrual is prorated based upon FTE)
One paid Wellness day per year
Seven paid holidays, and 1 partially paid holiday (mid-day closure)
Employee Assistant Program