Medical Laboratory Technician; MLT

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JR101596

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services.

Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Position Summary Follows established procedures for collecting and processing biological specimen for analysis. The MLTworks under the supervision of Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Admin Lab Director). Is responsible for performing phlebotomy, diagnostic laboratory tests, r-ray procedures (after DOH WA State certified), and electrocardiograms- spirometry (after training) to assist in diagnosing and treating patient’s diseases and conditions. Recognizes unexpected results and instrument malfunction and takes appropriate action.

Be able to analyze the situation and problem solving. Proper handling specimen, QC,test procedures performance. Proper reporting of patient tests in accordance to the lab policies. Work closely with the providers, nursing staff and other clinic personnel to ensure the smooth running of the department and clinic ies and Responsibilities As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based onthe belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhances self-worth.

Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry-leading, client-centered,culturally-aware services.

Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an excellent client experience by:

Understanding and empathizing with client needs

Surpassing client expectations

Demonstrating a high level of integrity and confidentiality.

Exhibiting compassion and commitment

Advocating for social justice

Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology

As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES General Clinical Lab
• Follows Universal Precautions against biohazard contamination during blood drawing, handling,processing, storage, and transportation of body fluids using the Protective Personal Equipment(PPE).
• Observe and follow the OSHA safety and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA Privacy) regulations.
• Record temperatures and equipment maintenance.
• Run and record controls on the Hematology and Urinalysis analyzers every day.
• Run and record controls for waived test per manufacturers’ instructions.
• Conduct and analyze laboratory tests, ordered by a licensed provider, that aid in the detection,diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Analyze results for accuracy and relay them to providers.
• Use microscope for testing Wet Mount, KOH and Urine sediment and communicate findings to providers.
• Needs good analytical judgment and the ability to work under pressure.
• Close attention to detail is essential.
• Track and file patient results from outside lab reports (Reference, State Lab, etc)
• Track in-house test results at the end of the day.
• Restock reagents and supplies; lab inventory and discard any expired reagent.
• Responsible for corrective action and documentation.
• Correlate test results with patient conditions/diagnosis.
• Disinfect counters and dispose of biohazard…