Medical Lab Technologist
About The Position
Labcorp is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to join its team at the Swedish First Hill Hospital Lab in Seattle, Washington. The technologist performs routine and complex laboratory procedures, assesses specimen acceptability, operates and troubleshoots instrumentation, and reports accurate and timely test results to support quality patient care. The role also involves quality control and preventive maintenance, reagent and control evaluation, maintaining bench supplies, assisting with specimen processing, and working safely with appropriate personal protective equipment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with rotating weekends. Flexibility to work overtime as needed is required. Pay is $34.25–$52.14 per hour. Job offers are based on skills, relevant experience, and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between Dynacare Northwest, Inc. and United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 21.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Life Science or Medical Technology.
- ASCP or AMT certification.
- High level of attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
- Exceptional customer service.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable working under minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Determine specimen acceptability for testing according to established criteria.
- Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
- Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
- Make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
- Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls.
- Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.
- Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
- Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
- Assist with specimen processing when needed.
- Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k)
- Accrue up to 18 days of Annual Leave per year, including 8 holidays
- Sick Leave accrued at 0.0333 hours per hour worked, capped at 64 hours per year
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
