Medical Technologist, Per Diem

Adventist Health • Portland, OR

255d • $36 - $54

About The Position

This is a per diem position on-site at AHPL in Portland, Oregon. The salary range is $36.08 - $54.07/hour. In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, biological sciences, chemical sciences or allied health technologies or equivalent: Required.
• Two years Medical Technologist experience in hospital setting: Preferred.
• Current certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency for Labs (NCA): For CA and HI: Preferred.
• Current certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or Medical Technologist American Medical Technologists (MT-AMT) certification or equivalent: Required in OR.

Responsibilities

• Performs chemical, microscopic, and microbiological test assays and related duties to obtain results for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Performs related duties in laboratory to include storing and labeling specimens and using manual and automatic equipment to prepare specimens and perform analytical tests.
• Supervises phlebotomists, offers suggestions and provides guidance as needed.
• Prepares sterile media in plates, jars or test tubes for use in growing bacterial cultures; incubates culture for specific times at prescribed temperatures.
• Prepares solutions, reagents and stains, following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the specific policies and procedures that relate to the duties of a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT).
• Maintains detailed records of tests performed and reports laboratory test results to appropriate personnel.
• Recognizes Quality Control shifts and trends and takes appropriate action whenever necessary.
• Evaluates the validity of results obtained.
• Calibrates and performs routine maintenance on test equipment.
• Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment, glassware and instruments.
• Maintains laboratory supply of chemicals and glassware.
• Collects blood specimens from patients using venipuncture, or heel or finger stick.
• Carries out Point-of-Care Testing waived tests and urinalysis without microscope.
• Inspects blood and blood components for abnormal appearance and takes corrective actions if unsatisfactory.
• Performs quality control with each test or as required by manufacturer to check accuracy and reproducibility of test.
• Assists in instructing or training new personnel.
• Investigates and follows up on issues or irregularities with patient specimens or orders and documents those investigations for the Quality Manager.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree