Medical Lab Technician (MLT) III

Description

PUYALLUP TRIBAL HEALTH AUTHORITY, located in Tacoma Washington is seeking a full time (40 hrs/week) Medical Lab Technician (MLT) III The Medical Lab Technician 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 MLT 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.
• Works independently, is self-directed and is able to multitask efficiently to complete assigned work within established deadline.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS OF MLT III:

• 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.
• In the absence of the department supervisor, takes on a leadership role and serves as the primary point of contact for staff and vendors, and is a technical resource for the lab.
• Assists with scheduling and the daily work flow to ensure efficient operations of the lab.
• Acts as a primary resource for co-workers and assists them with problem solving, including but not limited to, instrument malfunctions and assay performance problems.
• Effectively works with other departments to coordinate training, sample processing and to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Assists with the review of laboratory reports, operational procedures, methods and quality control.
• Under the direction of the supervisor, ensures technical requirements are in compliance for regulatory agencies (CLIA, COLA, AAAHC).
• Participates in the development and implementation of new procedures, instrumentation, computer functionality, technical development and is responsible for other laboratory projects or functions as assigned.
• Evaluates QC on laboratory equipment, performs assay calibrations, trouble-shoots problems, malfunctions and recalls and notifies supervisor immediately when there is a problem.

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
• Active WA State Medical Lab Technician certification
• Minimum (5) years’ medical lab experience performing moderate to high complexity testing
• 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
• One year of recent supervisory experience preferred.