Medical Laboratory Technician, Renton (40 hrs)

About the Role

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) performs pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of laboratory testing procedures ranging from waived to moderate and high complexity testing. The MLT recognizes appropriate and inappropriate selection of lab tests and correlates lab results to patients' clinical conditions. They possess scientific knowledge to evaluate quality control, instrument, and result data.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived, moderate, and high complexity testing according to laboratory procedures, encompassing pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases.
• Performs quality control and quality assurance activities, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Processes specimens and performs computer data entry and retrieval, including accessioning specimens, entering results, and retrieving information.
• Resolves problems and answers technical questions, serving as a frontline resource to the laboratory’s customers.
• Assists in the review and updating of laboratory procedure manuals.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities, test method evaluations, validations, and implementation.
• May oversee lab assistants and non-registered techs to ensure appropriate pre-analytic specimen preparation and moderate or waived test performance.
• Instructs students and employees.
• Monitors supplies, ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and laboratory testing, and maintains workplace cleanliness.
• Provides face-to-face and telephone customer service.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a laboratory science or meets qualifications in CLIA 493.1489, 493.1491.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Medical Lab Technician Certificate within 6 months of hire.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of recent clinical laboratory experience as an MLT.
• Two (2) years of generalist experience as an MLT.
• Certified as an MLT preferred by date of hire/transfer.
• Associate’s degree in MLT.

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Shift: Day (working hours start at 03:30 PM and end at 12:00 AM).
• Workdays: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
• Worker location: Onsite.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $29.97 - $48.36 per hour. Actual base pay will be determined based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.