Medical Lab Technician (MLT) I/II

Description

Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

PUYALLUP TRIBAL HEALTH AUTHORITY, located in Tacoma, Washington is seeking a full time (40 hrs/week) Medical Lab Technician I or II (MLT). The Medical Lab Tech provides medical laboratory testing and analysis services utilizing professional level laboratory techniques.

“It is the mission of the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority to provide quality healthcare and promote wellness in a culturally appropriate manner.”

We offer an outstanding workplace, competitive market based salary, and benefits packages including:

• Monday – Friday schedule
• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits – monthly premiums paid 100% for employees
• 18+ annual paid holidays
• Generous paid sick and vacation accruals
• 401(k) with annual profit sharing
• Life & AD&D insurance coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent work/home life balance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Medical Lab Technician (MLT) I

• Accurately performs routine and specialized laboratory tests and maintains accurate records of test processes and results, according to department guidelines.
• Accurately utilizes and is knowledgeable of medical lab science, materials, equipment, procedures and techniques.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate samples, cultures, and techniques to assure the highest level of quality control in testing.
• Efficiently and skillfully performs phlebotomy techniques to ensure sample integrity.
• Performs daily, weekly and/or monthly maintenance of laboratory, equipment and supplies and adheres to quality control procedures and standards.
• Accurately utilizes and is proficient in using multiple computer systems within department.
• Completes continuing education courses as required to maintain certification.

Medical Lab Technician (MLT) II - Additional Functions

• Assists with training new employees and/or students in departmental processes, procedures, theoretical and operational functions and provides effective feedback on a daily, weekly or as needed basis.
• Uses independent judgment to evaluate, release and report patient results, as soon as reasonably possible, within the scope of established testing methods.
• Consult with physicians and other medical professionals when necessary.
• Order and inventory lab materials and supplies as requested.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Graduate of a NAACLS accredited Medical Lab Technician (MLT) program -OR- successful completion of a fifty (50) week military MLT program
• Must apply for a Medical Assistant (MA) Phlebotomist certification with the State of WA within the first month of hire and obtain active status within four (4) months.
• Experience and/or ability to work with an electronic health record system.
• Current BLS certification.

MLT I:

• Medical Lab Technician (MLT) certification or ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Successful completion of a six (6) month laboratory clinical rotation, performing moderate to high complexity testing.

MLT II:

• Medical Lab Technician (MLT) certification and two (2) years’ medical lab generalist experience, performing moderate to high complexity testing in a clinical laboratory setting.