Position & Client Overview:

A remote 25-bed critical access hospital in a beautiful town in Washington State needs a medical technologist/technician to test in their busy laboratory department on night shift with rotating weekends.

Salary: $1700 gross weekly

This small critical access hospital prioritizes personalized patient care affording the staff members to build meaningful connections with the community they serve.

The South Bend, WA area offers a peaceful, small-town lifestyle with access to both indoor and outdoor activities. Stay active at Thorbeckes fitness center or enjoy swimming at the Raymond Swimming Pool. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Willapa River, go hiking in nearby forests, or take advantage of the town’s proximity to the Pacific coastline. The climate is mild and rainy, with temperatures typically ranging from 37°F to 70°F throughout the year. Summers are comfortable and partly cloudy, while winters are cold and wet, making it an ideal location for those who appreciate a temperate coastal climate.

Job Summary:

Discover the presence or absence of disease and provide data that help physicians determine the best treatment for the patient. Specialty areas of laboratory medicine include clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services, clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.

 

Skill Requirements:

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
• Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance

 

Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Performing testing in any and/or all of the following areas of the lab: clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services (blood bank), clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology, and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.
• Matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; Maintaining quality results verify and equipment function, troubleshooting, calibrating equipment and monitoring quality control measures and protocols
• Participating in staff training and educational opportunities; Identifying and communicating abnormal patient conditions reports mandated information to the public health department or other designated officials
• Contributing to a safe and secure environment, following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
• Maintaining patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential

 

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• MT/MLS: Bachelor's degree in science and MLS(ASCP) certification or equivalent
• MLT: Associates degree in science and MLT(ASCP) certification or equivalent
• Two (2) years experience as a contractor

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #IND