Medical Technician - Lab

Summit Health•Bend, OR

16d

About The Position

The Medical Technician - Lab performs patient specimen processing and testing in the Chemistry and/or Hematology Laboratory, following standard operating procedures, manufacturer specifications, departmental policies, and applicable regulatory requirements. The role supports reliable and timely testing through quality control, proficiency testing, equipment maintenance and calibration, result review and release, and communication of critical values. It also helps maintain laboratory supplies and an orderly work area, uses the laboratory information system for applicable duties, and adapts scheduling to address emergency staffing needs. General duties include supporting continuing education and training for laboratory staff, assisting with new testing implementation, maintaining staff competencies, helping develop laboratory policies and procedures, and overseeing daily testing, equipment maintenance, supplies, and proficiency testing in the Chemistry and/or Hematology Laboratory.

Requirements

Associate degree required.
2–4 years of experience required.
HeartSaver or Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
Registered MT(ASCP) or MLT(ASCP).
Ability to communicate in English, orally and in writing.
Ability to perform diversified duties within specified time limitations.
Ability to organize, problem solve, set priorities, and use critical thinking skills.
Demonstrated customer service and teamwork skills.
Basic medical laboratory skills.
Knowledge of quality assurance principles.
Knowledge of a laboratory computer information system.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
5 or more years of experience preferred.
Knowledge of standard office equipment, including phone, fax, copy machine, scanner, and email/voice mail.
Knowledge of standard office technology in a Windows-based environment.
Knowledge of medical laboratory instruments.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate and document annual competencies based on laboratory testing performed.
Process and evaluate patient specimens according to SOP, including reference laboratory specimens, and resolve issues involving time- or temperature-sensitive specimens.
Perform and document daily temperature and humidity checks for applicable laboratory areas and equipment.
Perform routine instrument maintenance and calibrations according to manufacturer specifications, documenting work and addressing basic malfunctions.
Communicate instrument status to appropriate staff and contact vendors to schedule service calls when needed.
Use quality control practices to support reliable testing and regulatory compliance.
Perform proficiency testing according to good laboratory practice and the required timeframe; receive at least 80% on graded proficiencies.
Perform and approve specimen testing, evaluate results using sound judgment, and release results according to departmental policy.
Complete STAT and routine orders within established timeframes and communicate and log critical values according to SOP.
Monitor inventory, prepare supply orders for supervisor approval, anticipate shortages, and prepare for absences.
Use the laboratory information system for applicable job functions, including downtime procedures.
Maintain an orderly, uncluttered laboratory area stocked with supplies.
Use problem-solving and judgment to resolve issues involving specimens and orders.
Adapt work schedules to meet emergency staffing needs.
Design, implement, evaluate, and revise continuing education programs for Chemistry and/or Hematology Laboratory staff.
Assist the Laboratory Manager with planning, developing, and implementing new laboratory testing.
Instruct staff on new or revised testing in the Chemistry and/or Hematology Laboratory.
Ensure staff maintain valid, current competencies required by Summit Health and regulatory agencies.
Develop Chemistry and/or Hematology Laboratory policies and procedures with the Laboratory Manager and Laboratory Director.
Oversee daily assay testing and adjust testing schedules to meet provider needs.
Oversee laboratory equipment maintenance, reagent and consumable supplies, and proficiency testing.