Medical Lab Technician - Military veterans preferred

Oregon Health & Science University

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Medical Lab Technician

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2025-33667
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Laboratory
Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)

Overview

• Performs testing in all sections of the Core Laboratory with accuracy, speed, and efficiency. Follows written procedures and policies.

• Prepares samples for testing. Determines acceptability of specimens and results. Repeats analysis as necessary to insure accuracy. Reports test results via computer and telephone.

• Performs all computer functions using EPIC LIS and HIS software.
• Answers telephone requests for laboratory information.

• Calibrates, maintains and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and procedures.

• Trains new employees, students and residents.

• Performs and evaluates quality control data to determine functionality of instruments and procedures. Reviews questionable data with technologist.

• Other duties as assigned

• Completion of a 2 year accredited program in Medical Laboratory Technician training plus MLT (ASCP) within 90 days of hire or AMT certification within 90 days of hire. Depending on date of training, different continuing education requirements will apply. OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science and two years of Laboratory Technical Assistant training/experience performing standardized laboratory tests in the specialty area(s) in which high complexity testing will be performed; MLT (ASCP) or AMT certification preferred. Depending on date of training, different continuing education requirements will apply.

• Generalist experience in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, and limited Microbiology within last two years preferred. Applicants with recent experience in only Chemistry and/or Hematology will be considered.

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