Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician

Description

Location: Renton, WA

Compensation: $36/hr - $40/hr

Schedule: Full-Time, Day shift. Mon - Fri, rotating Saturdays. Hours to be determined.  

Ideal Option has been working on the front lines of the opioid epidemic since our first clinic opened in 2012. With more than 80 clinics across 9 states, we continuously strive to be the nation’s leading provider of low-barrier evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder. We are looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician to join our growing team and help us in our vision to give back lives, reunite families, and heal communities that are suffering from the devastating effects of substance use disorder.

The Role: 

As part of the laboratory team, The Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician performs a variety of waived, moderate and high complexity testing in a laboratory setting in adherence to regulatory and accreditation requirements. 

• Responsible for pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing in areas of hematology, molecular, chemistry, and immunology
• Follows standard operating procedures and ensures laboratory safety, quality, and regulatory requirements are met
• Makes independent decisions relating to patient testing and prioritization of testing
• Orders laboratory supplies and necessities to maintain appropriate level of inventory
• Serves as a laboratory resource to other healthcare personnel
• Collaborates with other departments across the organization
• Assists in the investigation of sample issues and submits appropriate documentation
• Assists in the development and implementation of new methods, instrumentation, or revised assays
• Complies with national PHI laws including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2
• Maintains continual sustained attendance
• Completes 16 hours of Ideal Option approved CE's annually
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

At Ideal Option, we offer our employees a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to recognize how important you are to the company. Current benefits include:

• Medical, vision, and dental
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance and Life Assistance programs
• A 401K retirement program
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Our ideal candidate:

• Self – Directed, working independently in a laboratory setting.
• Possesses solid problem-solving abilities, enabling them to identify and address issues related to laboratory processes, equipment, or results.
• High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Solid documentation skills ensuring accurate record-keeping of laboratory procedures, results, and quality control measures.
• Has the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively, maintaining high levels of productivity and cooperation.
• Exhibits exceptional time management skills, effectively prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Committed to quality assurance and quality control principles ensures accurate and reliable laboratory testing.
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards when handling patient information and executing laboratory operations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• MLS or MLT required

Requirements

EDUCATION

Required: Associate’s degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution

EXPERIENCE

Required: 2 years of diagnostic laboratory experience 

Preferred: 5+ years of diagnostic laboratory experience 

LICENSES/CERTIFICATION

Required: ASCP MLS/MLT or equivalent