Wa Medical Laboratory Technician Scientist Technologist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Mobile Health Team Inc., a staffing agency has openings for  a Medical Laboratory Technician/Scientist or Technologist(MLT/MLS/MT). We are looking for someone with a passion for people.
 
Location: Republic, WA 99166
 
Assignment Start Date: 11/10/2024
 
13 weeks | Varied | 8/10-hour shift | 40 hours guaranteed per week 
 The Estimated Weekly Total is based on working the listed number of hours per week and includes available stipend amounts. Please contact a recruiter for full details.  
This position is a certified laboratory professional with the ability to perform waived, moderate, and high complexity testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Urinalysis, Coagulation, and Molecular Diagnostics. The desired candidate will be required to perform specimen collections, process and analyze samples in the clinical laboratory, provide quality customer service, and act as a knowledgeable resource for the hospital and community.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
 
 
Performs waived, moderate, and high complexity testing as defined by CLIA (42 CFR 1423 and 1489) - including Blood Bank, Hematology slide reviews/manual differentials, and Urinalysis.
 
Available to work varying shifts, including weekends, and after-hours call rotation with a maximum 20-minute response time.
 
Qualify for and successfully obtain a Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist certificate through the WA DOH within 90 days of hire.
 
Collects samples: performs phlebotomy, including capillary, venous, and therapeutic phlebotomies; swab collections including nasal, nasopharyngeal, and throat; urine collections for routine testing, drugs of abuse, and chain of custody. Offers patient instructions for proper specimen collection of body fluids if required.
 
Performs all aspects of the job in an environment that optimizes patient safety and respect, and follows standard precautions at all times.
 
Maintains quality results by running standards, controls, and calibrators; verifies equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced troubleshooting; monitors quality control measures and protocols.
 
Processes samples for analysis in the lab or for shipment to the reference lab evaluates samples for acceptability based on sample and testing requirements, analyzes samples on appropriate equipment, and assesses results for accuracy before releasing them to the provider or patient.
 
Responsible for appropriate stewardship of reagents and supplies in the laboratory, reports needed supplies according to the procedure, and helps maintain Blood Bank unit inventory.
 
Practices strong attention to detail to reduce the likelihood of medical/health care errors while performing sample testing, recording and reporting results, or while fulfilling other clerical duties in the laboratory.
 
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
 
Able to fulfill duties independently while also working professionally with other laboratory members or with other hospital staff.
 
Demonstrates the values of a team concept consistently, and helps maintain a clean and orderly shared workspace.
 
Maintain certification (if required) through the use of Continuing Education credits (MediaLab subscription provided).
 
Additional tasks and projects may be assigned as needed or desired.
 
Perform related duties as assigned by management.
 
 
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENT
 
 
Meets dress code standards for the department; appearance is neat and clean.
 
Checks work email at a minimum of once per shift.
 
Completes all mandatory education within a given timeframe.
 
Maintains regulatory requirements.
 
Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
 
Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
 
Represents the organization positively and professionally in the community.
 
Attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled.
 
Attends at least 75% of staff meetings; reviews all monthly staff meeting minutes.
 
Actively checks and responds to emails.
 
Actively participates in the department's quality improvement (QI) activities.
 
Complies with all organizational policies, and employee handbook.
 
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
 
Communicates the mission, vision, and values of the organization as well as the focus of the department.
 
 
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION 
 
Experience: 
 
 
Prior healthcare experience is required.
 
Prior laboratory experience performing phlebotomy, waived, moderate complexity, and high complexity testing preferred.
 
On-the-job phlebotomy training and certification can be provided if needed.
 
 
Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registration:
 
 
Current Certification/Licensure as a Medical Lab Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist in WA State is expected
 
Or otherwise meeting the educational requirements of CLIA (42 CFR 493 1489) for performing High Complexity Laboratory testing.
 
 
EMR System:  Meditech preferred
 
Shift: Varied
 
  
 
**     *Please note: if the employee works 40 hours they will get paid 40 hours. If they leave early or take time off they will NOT be paid for that time. 
 
  
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Mobile Health Team, Inc  is a workforce solutions company. We match experienced healthcare professionals with temporary or permanent positions globally.
 
Our mission is clear, to bridge the staffing gap in the healthcare industry by creating and maintaining long-term working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our client's needs.