ASCP - Medical Laboratory Technician - MLT / MT

Redmond, OR

$55,000 - $85,000 a year

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Job Details

Profession: Lab

Type: Full Time

Medical Technologist MT / MLT (ASCP or AMT)

Day Shift, Generalist, Full Time
Competitive Salary/ Comprehensive Benefits


 


Summary:

The ideal candidate for this role will perform and monitor a full range of laboratory testing and analysis. Assumes responsibility for problem resolution, quality control, and required equipment maintenance with minimal supervision.

Qualifications:

  • Graduate of an accredited 2-year MLT program, or a 4-year Laboratory science program – MLS, MT, or CLS.
  • MLT/MLS/MT certified or eligible (must obtain within 6 months of hire date).
  • Need to have a basic grasp of scientific laboratory procedures, including using laboratory equipment and generating reports from laboratory tests.
  • Working knowledge of critical blood banking, chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and microbiology is preferred.

Responsibilities:

  • The Medical Laboratory Technologist will spend the bulk of their time testing blood and bodily fluids by using complex laboratory equipment to ascertain a wide variety of information.
  • Examine specimens for bacteria, viruses, or parasites.
  • Measure levels of drugs or other chemicals in the blood to help ensure medications are at their most therapeutic levels.
  • Look at the chemical content of the blood to determine deficiencies in nutrients or excesses of cholesterol or blood sugars.
  • Make use of cell counters, cultures, microscopes, and other various types of equipment