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Medical Laboratory Technician

PORTLAND CLINIC·Portland, Oregon

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

The role is responsible for performing laboratory testing on specimens across multiple departments and reporting results. Key duties include maintaining instrumentation, documenting quality control, and ensuring accuracy through quality assurance procedures.

At The Portland Clinic our mission is to be a trusted community collaborating to improve the health and well-being of those we serve.

Join our team and let us work together to offer a welcoming, inclusive environment for our patients and the communities we serve.

JOB TITLE: Medical Laboratory Technician SUPERVISOR: Laboratory Manager HOURS PER WEEK: 40/Non-Exempt (Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm) DEPARTMENT: Laboratory HIRING BONUS: $1,000 after 90 days The following information is designed to outline the essential functions and position requirements of this job.

It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Position is responsible for performing testing on specimens, maintaining instrumentation, documenting quality assurance and quality control, and reporting results.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • (*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS) 1. Sample processing and analysis in the following departments: Hematology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Urinalysis, Serology, Molecular, PCR, and Microbiology. 2. Follow quality assurance procedures to ensure accuracy of test results.
  • 3. Monitor quality of and trouble-shoot potential problems with laboratory instruments. Perform preventative maintenance on lab equipment.
  • 4. Run and evaluate quality control specimens on all assays and procedures as required. Troubleshoot as necessary.
  • 5. Run and report proficiency testing specimens in a timely fashion.
  • 6. Conduct inventory of lab supplies, replenish supplies and discard containers.
  • 7. Maintain clean work area and dispose of bio-hazardous waste properly.
  • 8. Act as back-up phlebotomist and specimen processor as required. 9. Prepare specimens for transfer as needed. 10. Enter test data into computer, maintain logs and records, and compile statistics for control data.
  • 11. Answer phone and notify proper personnel regarding unexpected or action limit test results.
  • 12. Work in branch laboratories as needed. 13. Participate as an active team member in a patient-centered medical home. 14. Work respectfully and collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
  • 15. Other tasks as assigned. 16. Maintain regular, in person, work attendance and punctuality, as scheduled.*

Requirements

⦁ Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology ⦁ Medical Technologist or ASCP equivalent PREFERENCES: ⦁ Values team success ⦁ Compassionate, patient, tactful, diplomatic, sociable ⦁ Able to work independently and as a team member ⦁ Well-organized, ability to multitask ⦁ Contributes to an environment where people feel valued ⦁ Computer, software, and electronic health record proficiency ⦁ Oral communication skills and excellent phone etiquette with an ability to convey and receive information via the telephone ⦁ Competency in language, grammar, and spelling ⦁ Ability to establish a good rapport with people over the telephone and in person, often in stressful situations ⦁ Capability of effectively working on more than one task without a reduction in the quality of work and service performed ⦁ Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations and to work under pressure ⦁ Ability to accept responsibility and use initiative to proceed with necessary tasks without direct supervision ⦁ Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients and staff COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (Benefits eligibility begins at 20hrs/wk): ⦁ 401k plan with employer contributions up to 5% annually ⦁ Roth IRA ⦁ Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance ⦁ Flexible Spending Account ⦁ Health Savings Account ⦁ Company provided $10K Group Life/AD&D insurance ⦁ Voluntary benefits: Life/AD&D, Dependent Life/AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity ⦁ Norton Identity Theft Protection (optional) ⦁ Pet Insurance (optional) ⦁ 4.92 hours of PTO accrual per pay period (PTO accrual is prorated based upon FTE) ⦁ One paid Wellness day per year ⦁ Seven paid holidays, and 1 partially paid holiday (mid-day closure) ⦁ Employee Assistant Program

Benefits

  • Health Savings Account
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Pet Insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Roth IRA
  • Critical Illness insurance
  • 401k plan with employer contributions
  • Employee Assistant Program
  • Hospital Indemnity insurance
  • Voluntary Life/AD&D
  • Group Life/AD&D insurance
  • Norton Identity Theft Protection
  • Dependent Life/AD&D
  • Paid Wellness day

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Portland, Oregon
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
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Hiring organization

PORTLAND CLINIC

The Portland Clinic is celebrating 100 years of caring for the local Portland metropolitan community. The future we are building has been a century in the making. Established in 1921, The Portland Clinic is Oregon’s oldest, private, multispecialty medical group. Today, with...

IndustryMedical Practices
TypePartnership
Size501-1,000 employees
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