Medical Technologist Jobs

Klickitat Valley Health is searching for a full-time MT or MLT to join our Laboratory team. This day shift position offers 4-10 hour shifts, 40 hours a week with rotating weekends. The day shifts are scheduled from 10:00 am - 8:00 pm.

The lab team consists of five techs, five CLA's and a working manager. The lab provides 24/7 support to the Emergency Department and Acute Care and outpatient services Monday-Saturday.

KVH is offering a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus.

KVH Employee referral bonus program eligible $2,000.00 for eligible KVH employees. Per company policy.

Benefits include medical/vision/dental/RX, HSA/FSA, life/dependent/long term disability insurance, retirement plan and a generous amount of Paid Time Off.

Klickitat Valley Health is a rural, critical-access hospital located in scenic Goldendale, Washington only two hours from Portland along the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge. KVH offers emergency and acute inpatient care and a full scope of ancillary services including General Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory, Respiratory Therapy, PT / OT, Behavioral Health, Dental, Pain Management, Optometry and Hospice. The hospital also owns a busy, well-established primary clinic that is located on hospital campus. Inpatient care is managed by 24/7 Hospitalist staff. KVH employs over 300 staff.

General Summary:

The Medical Technologist serves patients by performing a variety of clinical tests, including complex analysis of: microscopic, immunologic, biologic, bacteriologic, hematologic and chemical tests and reporting results to the physician/provider for use in diagnosis, treatment, and/or monitoring treatment of disease. The Medical Technologist may also works in conjunction with health care providers and other staff members by answering phones, responding to requests for information and by performing other duties assigned by the Laboratory Manager or Medical Director. The Medical Technologist demonstrates excellence in customer service during interactions with employees, managers/supervisors, patients, patient family members, customers, vendors, etc. and works collaboratively with colleagues and departments throughout the organization to provide optimal care services in a professional, ethical and knowledgeable fashion. Maintains a safe, clean and organized work environment. The Medical technologist is aware of the potential exposure to internal and external hazardous materials, including but not limited to: blood and blood borne pathogens, infectious/communicable diseases, potential physical injury well caring for patients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education, Training & Experience (includes licenses or certifications):

Education / Licensure:

• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Certification through ASCP, AMT, NCA or equivalent certifying agency required.
• Current Washington State Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related life science field preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum six (6) months’ Laboratory work experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to):

• Validates and reports results of test performed to physician/provider as requested/ordered in a timely manner and/or according to times indicated in policy and collection manual.
• Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, and federal, state and local requirements.
• Perform the collection of blood specimens from patient according to policy and procedures.
• Enters orders for laboratory testing and patient or specimen information into the Laboratory Information System.
• Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards and policies.
• Maintains quality results and participates in quality assurance activities by following department procedures and testing schedule; recording results in the appropriate quality control log, identifying and reporting needed changes, etc.
• May prepare cultures of tissue samples
• Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures.
• Maintains laboratory supplies inventory, assist manager in placing supply orders, conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed consistent with department policy and procedure.
• Performs a variety of complex test analysis in all areas of the lab as assigned (hematology, immunohematology, immunology, bacteriology, microscopy, microbiology, routine chemistry, therapeutic drug monitoring, serology, blood bank, urinalysis, etc.) according to established laboratory protocols and procedures.
• Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying the Laboratory Manager of unresolved orders.
• Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with other patient records and/or the Laboratory Information System; resolving discrepancies or bringing them to the attention of the Laboratory Manager. Verifies patient identification through the use of two separate identifiers (name, DOB, MRN, account number).
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances the laboratory department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and novel processes; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains safe, secure and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations, i.e. exposure control, infection control, universal precautions, chemical hygiene standards, etc.
• Processes specimens utilizing protocols and technical knowledge.
• Calibrate, standardizes and maintains instruments following established procedures.
• Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue in accordance with applicable laws, standards and/or hospital policy and procedure.
• Performs quality control, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting protocols to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents, procedures.