Medical Laboratory Technician

Continuum Medical Staffing

Chelan, WA

$80,000 to $97,760 Yearly
Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

MLT needed to support hospital system in Lake Chelan, WA.'...The medical laboratory technician is responsible for all three phases of patient testing (preanalytical, analytical and post-analytical), quality assurance, and safety. The position ensures high quality, accurate and timely testing, and reporting of laboratory results. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Performs phlebotomy, special collections, specimen handling and processing, specimen testing, analysis of test results, reporting results and maintains associated documents and records.

2.Works to report results in a timely manner.

3.Communicates clearly and effectively with patients, providers, nurses, lab team members, and all other hospital employees.

4.Maintains a high level of cleanliness and practices good housekeeping.

5.Adheres to quality assurance practices.

a.Performs and documents quality control testing, reviews/analyzes the results, and develops solutions to problems.

b.Performs and documents calibrations and verifications.

6.Adheres to laboratory instrument requirements.

a.Performs and documents routine/preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, and repairs.

7.Adheres to patient and employee safety standards.

8.Exercises judgement and critical thinking in all phases of lab testing, quality and safety.

9.Maintains HIPPA compliance.

10.Maintains and documents proficiency in all areas of laboratory testing.

a.Performs proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.

11.Disposes of all reagents, chemicals, specimens, glassware, or other refuse in a manner that is in accordance with generally accepted laboratory practice and government regulations.

12.Works collaboratively with lab team members, nurses, providers, patients, and all other hospital employees.

13.May be assigned special projects and additional duties.

14. Upholds Hospital Standards and Core values including behavioral expectations.

15.Schedule may vary as needed. Participates in On Call and Back up Call as needed...'

Company Description

Continuum Medical Staffing is a boutique national staffing firm with a big purpose. Our mission and passion is to cultivate talent in the healthcare field and connect exceptional talent with meaningful and rewarding employment opportunities. We help our elite candidates achieve their career goals through personal attention and ongoing support by taking a consultative approach delivering innovative solutions that meet your individual needs. Our clients trust us to develop long-term relationships and continually send them highly qualified talent who exceed their expectations.

Continuum Medical Staffing employs and places healthcare professionals such as Senior Leader Management, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Therapists (PT, OT, SLP), Interim Leadership, Heath Information Managers, Medical Coders and more. Continuum has over 30 years of staffing experience and is recognized as an exceptional leader in the industry. Continuum provides travel / contract assignments, temp to hire placements, or direct hire permanent placements throughout our great nation.

Why Work Here?

Established company with many years of experience working in the medical field

Continuum Medical Staffing is a boutique national staffing firm with a big purpose. Our mission and passion is to cultivate talent in the healthcare field and connect exceptional talent with meaningful and rewarding employment opportunities. We help our elite candidates achieve their career goals through personal attention and ongoing support by taking a consultative approach delivering innovative solutions that meet your individual needs. Our clients trust us to develop long-term relationships and continually send them highly qualified talent who exceed their expectations. Continuum Medical Staffing employs and places healthcare professionals such as Senior Leader Management, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Therapists (PT, OT, SLP), Interim Leadership, Heath Information Managers, Medical Coders and more. Continuum has over 30 years of staffing experience and is recognized as an exceptional leader in the industry. Continuum provides travel / contract assignments, temp to hire placements, or direct hire permanent placements throughout our great nation.