Medical Lab Tech (MLT)

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of social, nutritional and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position(s):

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Medical Lab Tech (MLT) - Posting #25180

Hourly Rate: $22.75

Position Summary:

On-Call Medical Lab Tech position available for our East Vancouver Medical Clinic in Clark County. The East Vancouver Clinic is also associated with Evergreen High School clinic. The MLT will be required to work at both places on an on-call basis.

The ideal candidate will have proven excellent customer services skills, demonstrate enthusiastic and professional demeanor, and excel at multi-tasking while an integral part of the care team ensuring patient flow and providing quality patient care in a safe and timely manner. The Medical Laboratory Tech works under the direction of the Admin Lab Director.

The MLT is responsible for performing phlebotomy, diagnostic laboratory test, x-ray procedures (after DOH WA State certified), and electrocardiograms-spirometry (after training) to assist in diagnosing and treating patient's diseases and conditions. Recognizes unexpected results and instrument malfunction and takes appropriate action. Must be able to analyze the situation and problem solve. Work closely with providers, nursing staff and other clinic personnel to ensure the smooth running of the department. All applicants who have attended a non-territories United States educational institution must have a US license. If applicable foreign translation and credential evaluation is required.

Qualifications and/or Requirements:

• Associate's degree in biology, chemistry, clinical laboratory or physical science. Or through at least 50 weeks of training conducted in military laboratory setting as a Medical Lab Tech.
• US Certification/license required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a hospital or clinic setting desired.
• Proficient in E H R, PM Excel, Work and other Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of X-ray is a plus but not required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Other languages are welcomed.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Phoi Lao, Nurse Manager at PhoiLaoe@seamarchc.org

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 05/25/2023

External candidates considered after 05/30/2023

This is a Union position and it is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU)