Medical Laboratory Technician

Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Description:$10,000 Sign-On Bonus eligible position Sunday - Tuesday; alternating SaturdaysThe MLT performs pre-analytic, analytic, and post analytic phases of laboratory testing procedures 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. S/he possess scientific knowledge to evaluate quality control, instrument, and result data. Other duties include: responsibility for documentation of all activities, monitoring supplies; compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and laboratory testing; face to face and telephone customer service; computer data entry and retrieval; workplace cleanliness and maintenance.Essential Responsibilities:Testing and Processing: Performs waived, moderate, and high complexity testing according to GH Laboratory procedures and encompassing pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases. Performs quality control and quality assurance activities, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Performs specimen processing.Computer Data Entry and Retrieval: Accessions specimens, enters results, retrieves information.Technical Resource: Resolves problems and answers technical questions. Serves as a frontline resource to the laboratorys customers. Assists in the review and updating of laboratory procedure manuals.Participates in Performance Improvement activities. Participates in test method evaluations, validations and implementation. Performs EKGs phlebotomy. May oversee lab assistants and non-registered techs to assure appropriate pre-analytic specimen preparation and moderate or waived test performance. Instructs students and employees.Basic Qualifications:Experience N/A Education Associates degree in a laboratory science or meets qualifications in CLIA 493.1489, 493.1491. High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required. License, Certification, Registration Medical Lab Technician Certificate within 6 months of hireAdditional Requirements:Basic computer skills.Good verbal and written communication skills.Customer service and problem-solving skills.Preferred Qualifications:Minimum one (1) year recent clinical laboratory experience as an MLT.Two (2) years of generalist experience as an MLT.Associates degree in MLT.Certified as an MLT preferred by date of hire/transfer.Primary Location: Washington,Bellevue,Bellevue Medical Center Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 Shift: Night Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Sat Working Hours Start: 10:30 PM Working Hours End: 07:30 AM Job Schedule: Part-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: J06-UFCW-UFCW Pro Tech Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Bellevue Medical Center - Pathology/Lab-LAB #1 - 1130 Travel: No Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

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