Lab Associate Jobs in Salem, OR (NOW HIRING)

Join Santiam Hospital & Clinics as a Medical Lab Technician/ Medical Lab Specialist and put your expertise to work in a role that matters. In this role, you’ll collaborate with skilled professionals, conduct routine and specialized tests, and maintain uncompromising quality standards. Your attention to detail and commitment to precision will help deliver exceptional care to every patient.  

At Santiam Hospital & Clinics, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Our commitment to excellence in patient care is matched by our dedication to employee growth and well-being. As part of our team, you’ll have access to cutting-edge medical technology, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and teamwork. Join us at Santiam Hospital & Clinics, where your skills and compassion will be appreciated, and together, we can make a positive impact on the health and lives of our community.

With 11 clinics offering 8 specialties, you’ll be part of a diverse and dynamic healthcare community. We’re proud to have been named the 2025 Best Place to Have a Baby, Best Hospital as well as receiving accolades for our Surgery Center, Medical Facility and Women’s Clinic, reflecting our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care for our patients.

What You'll Do:

• Perform moderate and high complexity laboratory testing according to internal and external standards, requirements, and policy, including regulations established through CLIA. 
• Review accuracy and evaluate reliability of testing results.
• According to Hospital policy, notify proper parties of critical testing results.
• Respond tactfully and appropriately to evaluation that results from Laboratory Service quality control and performance improvement activity, applying conclusions of such evaluation to improve personal performance.
• Properly maintain and troubleshoot equipment used to execute functions of position, and adequately document such maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Maintain a clean and efficient work area through adherence to internal and external protocols and standards, including those that pertain to safe management of biohazard materials.
• Monitor inventory of supplies used to execute functions of position, and properly notify designated staff when such supply requires restock.
• Annually demonstrate competency in all pertinent patient testing specialties.
• Perform other duties assigned by Laboratory Director or designee.

What You'll Need: 

• Knowledge of principles that relate to the position
• Aptitude in verbal and written communication, including ability to communicate with persons in all demographic groups
• Possession of a Associate of Science degree from an accredited school of medical laboratory science or equivalent, with documentation of coursework required according to regulations established though the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA)
• Possession of applicable certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification 
• Possession of United States proof of citizenship or right to work in the United States
• Possession of a driver license or analogous identification
• Willingness to participate in Hospital orientation and educational in-service

BENEFITS

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• PTO and holiday pay
• Employee Referral Program
• 401(k) Retirement
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Discounts
• Bilingual Pay Differential for eligible positions
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness for eligible positions
• Tuition Assistance for eligible positions

Santiam Hospital & Clinics is a drug-free workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and an EEO Affirmative Action Race/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Veteran/Disability Employer.

All communication will exclusively originate from an @santiamhospital.org email address. For your security, please do not respond to messages from any other email domain.