Medical Technologist
About The Position
PAML, a Labcorp company, is seeking a Medical Lab Technologist to join its team in Yakima, Washington. The role performs clinical laboratory testing in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and contributes to Labcorp’s mission of improving health and improving lives. The position involves carrying out routine and complex technical procedures, maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation, ensuring testing quality, and reporting accurate results to support patient care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Overtime and rotating weekends may be required. The hourly pay range is $27.77 to $37.00. Offers are based on skills, relevant experience, degrees and certifications, internal equity, and market data.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Medical Technology.
- At least 1 year of clinical laboratory testing experience, or an MLS degree.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
- High attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
- Exceptional customer service.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort working under minimal supervision.
- Computer proficiency and familiarity with laboratory information.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year working in a clinical or hospital laboratory.
- ASCP or AMT certification.
Responsibilities
- Determine whether specimens are acceptable 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 support quality patient care.
- Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
- Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as needed.
- 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) plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), subject to schedule eligibility
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
