Dshs Lakeland Laboratory Technician 2

DSHS Lakeland Village Laboratory Assistant 2

We are seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician to join the team at Lakeland Village in Medical Lake. In this role, you will perform a wide range of clinical laboratory tests, support the maintenance of cell cultures, and ensure the laboratory operates smoothly and efficiently. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, dependable, and able to thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment.

If you are passionate about laboratory science and committed to providing excellent care to our clients, we encourage you to apply. Join our team at Lakeland Village and make a meaningful difference in our community by supporting our mission to Transform Lives!

Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Some of what you'll do:

• Perform routine clinical laboratory tests, including kit assays, bedside monitoring, automated chemistry tests, and cell counts on body fluids

• Maintain cell culture systems, grow and harvest viral stocks, titer each lot of stock virus, and prepare viral lysates

• Operate, calibrate, and maintain various laboratory equipment such as spectrophotometers, refractometers, automated chemistry analyzers, and microscopes

• Troubleshoot and resolve contamination or toxicity problems in cell cultures and media; perform quality control on reagents and viral lysates

• Execute phlebotomy procedures, including finger-stick and foot collection.

• Perform detailed technical laboratory assistance, including ICD-9CM coding on all specimens sent to referral laboratories

• Identify and report any actual or suspected cases of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, exploitation, or abandonment, following prescribed procedures

• Create, record, and update client/resident files, ensuring accurate documentation.

• Prepare and present reports on laboratory test results

• Provide in-service training to Physicians and Nursing Staff on topics such as venipuncture technique, specimen collection and preparation, urinalysis procedure, and laboratory diagnosis coding

• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment, ensuring that all work areas are stocked and ready for use

Who should apply:

Professionals with an Associate's degree from a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program including courses in chemistry and biology

OR

Completion of a course for laboratory assistants, approved by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

OR

Equivalent education/experience.

Interested? Apply today!

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Questions about this opportunity? Please contact DSHS Recruiter Georgina Pringle at Georgina.Pringle@dshs.wa.gov and reference project number 09821.  

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

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