Description: 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.

Primary Location: Washington,Tacoma,Tacoma Specialty Center
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30
Shift: Night
Workdays: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon
Working Hours Start: 10:00 PM
Working Hours End: 06:30 AM
Job Schedule: Part-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: J06|UFCW|Local 3000
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Tacoma Specialty Center - Pathology/Lab-LAB #1 - 1130
Pay Range: $26.28 - $33.87 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest