Medical Lab Technician (MLT)

Description

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 will provide 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:

• 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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Graduate of a NAACLS accredited Medical Lab Technician (MLT) program -OR- successful completion of a (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 (4) months.
• Experience working with an electronic health record system.
• Current BLS certification.
• Medical Lab Technician (MLT) certification or ability to obtain certification within (1) year of hire and successful completion of a (6) month laboratory clinical rotation, performing moderate to high complexity testing, within the last (24) months.