Medical Laboratory Scientist

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Technologist I to support our client’s medical facility based in Seattle WA 98134. This is a 5 month assignment with the possibility of a contract-to-hire opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Title: Medical Lab Technologist/Tech

Location: Seattle WA 98134

Hours: Night 9pm - 530am (Mon-Friday)

Pay range: $36-$40 per hour

Duration: 5 months

*The salary is determined by an individual's level of experience, as well as any relevant licenses and certifications they may hold.

Key Responsibilities:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result;

2. Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens;

3. Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).

4. Review and release test results.

5. Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.

6. Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed;

7. Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.

8. Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.

9. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.

10. Follow department's procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to clients.

11. If applicable, answer questions from customers or other lab personnel.

12. Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.

13. Maintain general appearance of the department.

14. Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates. 15. Review/train on new procedures.

16. Attend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings.

17. Participate in all applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and contents of the safety manual. Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.

18. If needed, participate in government or regulatory agency inspections.

19. Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Required Knowledge: A solid understanding of basic laboratory testing is required for this position. The successful candidate must possess good computer skills and be able to adapt to working in multiple computer systems. Must have knowledge of QC and QA as well as knowledge of all areas of the laboratory.

Qualifications:

Education:

BS in Medical Technology, or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology. Alternatively, previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 (published in March 14, 1990).

Experience:

At least one year of clinical experience in high complexity testing is preferred. A minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience is required for candidates with a BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.