Medical Technologist

Decypher • Tacoma, WA

18d

About The Position

The Medical Technologist performs automated and manual clinical laboratory testing across chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, bacteriology, immunohematology, and phlebotomy in accordance with established protocols. The role includes preparing and evaluating specimens, operating and maintaining laboratory instruments, performing quality control procedures, and accurately reporting results through laboratory information systems. The position supports Decypher’s work with the Defense Health Agency to provide care for service members, veterans, and their families. Project start date: January 2027. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts per week. Compensation is $95,000 plus benefits. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is paid after 30 days of employment, subject to remaining in good standing and applicable terms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Graduation from a medical technology program accredited by NAACLS or ABHES, or an educational program acceptable to the American Medical Technologist (AMT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• One year of experience working in a clinical laboratory as a Medical Technologist.
• A minimum six-month rotation through all sections of a medical laboratory as part of training required to gain certification.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20–30 pounds of laboratory supplies, reagents, or equipment independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform automated and non-automated laboratory procedures in chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, serology, bacteriology, phlebotomy, and immunohematology according to established protocols.
• Determine whether specimens are suitable for analysis, prepare specimens, and preserve the physiologic state of their properties.
• Prepare reagents and primary reference materials as needed.
• Calibrate, standardize, adjust, and maintain laboratory instruments.
• Verify instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks; identify common problems, make simple repairs, recognize malfunctions, and implement corrections.
• Obtain analytical data, convert it to prescribed reporting units when necessary, and correlate data to verify results.
• Conduct quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products, and maintain records for quality control and quality assurance reports.
• Use clinical automation systems, including the laboratory information system and DMHRSi, as required.
• Complete required training before commencing services and perform duties in accordance with Joint Commission Standards.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting, correct them when possible, or immediately notify the appropriate supervisor, consultant, or director.
• Answer questions about organizational locations and functions and direct patients to the appropriate clinic, department, laboratory, X-ray site, or examination room.

Benefits

• Benefits are offered; specific benefits are not listed.
• $2,000 sign-on bonus paid after 30 days of employment, subject to good-standing and other terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time