Conduct routine and complex laboratory tests while overseeing quality assurance, instrument maintenance, and regulatory compliance. Support clients with specimen collection and interpret test results to ensure accurate medical reporting.
Requirements summary
Requires MLT (ASCP) certification or equivalent within six months of hire and competency in high complexity testing. Two years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician is desired.
professional certificateMultitaskingQuality AssuranceProblem SolvingStaff TrainingCritical ThinkingBasic Life SupportLaboratory TestingRoot Cause AnalysisInstrument MaintenanceSpecimen CollectionCLIA ComplianceProcedure DocumentationQuality Control MonitoringDOH ComplianceDNV ComplianceCAP Compliance
Job description
Salary Range
$33.90 - $56.22 Overview
Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert.
We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities.
Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.
Pool Employees of Confluence Health receive a range of benefits in addition to compensation.
Retirement Plan Pool Differential Sick Leave Shift Differential Employee Assistance Program For more information on our Benefits & Perks, click here!
Summary
Please note
This is a pool position. No guarantee of hours. Conduct routine and complex laboratory tests, interpretation of test results, instrument operation, in addition to supporting clients as they access laboratory services. Oversees laboratory practices for given lab section such as, procedure documentation, quality assurance, quality control monitoring, instrument maintenance, staff training, and preparing for various certification, licensure, and accreditation processes.
Position
Reports To: Laboratory Manager
Essential Functions
Proficient in all aspects of the MLT I role.
Perform moderate and high complexity testing according to published procedures and turnaround times.
Validation of test results to include recognizing questionable results with investigation to determine root cause.
Once root cause is determined appropriate action is taken prior to release of results to customer.
Communicate written and verbal information to customers regarding appropriate specimen collection, transport, and test methodology.
Ability to interpret test results and address client issues in an effective and courteous manner.
Interpret, initiate, and comply with CLIA/CAP/DOH/DNV regulatory guidelines for laboratory testing.
Ability to utilize critical thinking for problem solving.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Sick Leave
Retirement Plan
Shift Differential
Pool Differential
Medical Lab Technician II
Ability to multitask effectively and accurately in a stressful environment.
Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.
Qualifications
Required
Certification of MLT (ASCP), or equivalent within 6 months of hire. Trained and competent in high complexity testing within 6 months of being hired.
Desired
Two years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
Physical/Sensory Demands
O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday. F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday. C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.
Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position
Walking –
F
Sitting/Standing -
F
Reaching:
Shoulder
Height -
O
Reaching:
Above shoulder height -
O
Reaching:
Below shoulder height -
O
Climbing -
O
Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less -
O
Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds -
O
Pulling/Pushing:
Over 50 pounds -
O
Lifting: 25 pounds or less -
F
Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds -
F
Lifting:
Over 50 pounds -
O
Carrying: 25 pounds or less -
F
Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds -
O
Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O Crawling/Kneeling - O Bending/Stooping/Crouching -
F
Twisting/Turning -
F
Repetitive
Movement -
O
Working
Conditions: Work is performed inside and requires working both independently and as part of a team. Overtime may be required. Protective clothing and equipment are required due to potential exposure to infectious diseases.
Job Classification
FLSA: Non-Exempt Hourly/Salary: Hourly Physical Exposures For This Position: Unprotected Heights – No Heat – No Cold – No Mechanical Hazards – Yes Hazardous Substances – Yes Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential – Yes Lighting – Yes Noise – Yes Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation – No Infectious Diseases – Yes
