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Medical Laboratory Technician, Silverdale MC (35 hrs)

Kaiser Permanente

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Silverdale, WA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Medical Lab Technician CertificateAssociate's degree

Job overview

Kaiser Permanente is hiring a Medical Laboratory Technician, Silverdale MC (35 hrs). The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) performs pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of laboratory testing, ranging from waived to high complexity. This role involves evaluating quality control, instrument, and result data, correlating lab results to patient conditions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The MLT also handles documentation, monitors supplies, and provides customer service.

Key focus areas include Perform waived, moderate, and high complexity testing according to KPWA Laboratory procedures., Execute quality control and quality assurance activities, maintenance, and troubleshooting., and Perform specimen processing..

Successful candidates bring Associate's Degree In Laboratory Science, Meets CLIA 493.1489, 493.1491, and High School Diploma. Important skills include Basic Computer Skills, Communication, Customer Service, and Problem Solving.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Basic Computer SkillsCommunicationCustomer ServiceProblem Solving

Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Laboratory Science or Meets Qualifications in CLIA 493.1489, 493.1491High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)Medical Lab Technician Certificate1 Year Recent Clinical Laboratory Experience as MLT2 Years Generalist Experience as MLTCertified as MLT by Date of Hire/TransferAssociate's Degree in MLT

Full job description

Shift day/time might change as needed.

7 on/off

Job Summary:

The 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 KPWA 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 & 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. May oversee lab assistants & 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 hire

Additional 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.

  • Certified as an MLT preferred by date of hire/transfer.

  • Associates degree in MLT.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Medical Laboratory Technician, Silverdale MC (35 hrs)

LOCATION: Silverdale, Washington

REQNUMBER: 1431598

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

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