Medical Lab Technician for Hospital Stat Lab

Company: Labcorp
Location: Seattle
Posted on: October 7, 2021

Job Description:

Are you an experienced Medical Lab Professional? Are you looking to embark on a new challenge in your career, or start your career in Medical Lab Science? If so, LabCorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our team as a Technologist in Seattle, WA. In this position you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at Labcorp: "Improving Health, Improving Lives".

Schedule: Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 11:30pm with rotating weekends

Department: Swedish First Hill hospital stat lab

Location: 747 Broadway; Seattle, WA

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures
• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality
• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
• Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls
• Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary
• Assist with processing of specimens when needed
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Hospital based Generalist position in fast paced 500+ bed hospital. Must be able to work efficiently and accurately in a busy environment and be adaptable to change.
• Responsible for automated and manual testing, instrument maintenance. Must recognize, troubleshoot and initiate corrective action for instrument issues.

Requirements:

• Associates' Degree in a life science or laboratory science/Medical Technology
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory is preferred
• Must be ASCP certified as a Medical Lab Technician, Medical Technologist or equivalent
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems are a plus
• High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

• Associates' Degree in a life science or laboratory science/Medical Technology
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory is preferred
• Must be ASCP certified as a Medical Lab Technician, Medical Technologist or equivalent
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems are a plus
• High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

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