Medical Laboratory Technologist (24988)

Scheduled Hours: 80 hours per pay period

• Night shift

Job Summary:

Responsible for performing routine duties as directed by Laboratory Manager. Performs chemical, microscopic, serologic, hematologic, immunohematologic, parasitic, and bacteriologic tests to provide data for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease.

Who are we?

• Newport Hospital and Health Services is located in Newport, WA on the Washington-Idaho border. We are an independent rural healthcare provider.

• Newport Hospital and Health Services consists of:

• 24 bed Rural Community Hospital

• Trauma Level IV

• 15 providers Rural Health Clinic

• 72 bed, high level care, Advanced Assisted Living Facility

• 42 apartment; low-moderate care level Assisted Living Facility

• In 2021 we celebrated our 100th year in operation servicing the local members of Newport, WA and the surrounding communities.

Education Background and Experience

Minimum Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry or Biology

Required Licensure / Certifications:

Certification/Licensure as a Medical Lab Scientist by ASCP(American Society for Clinical Pathology) or equivalent.

Professional Requirements

• Maintain regulatory requirements.

• Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timelines.

• Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the mission, ethics and goals of the District.

• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, guests and staff in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner.

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to function in all areas of the clinical laboratory: blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology/immunology, urinalysis, and coagulation.

• Demonstrates knowledge of new testing methods, products, instrumentation; remains informed on all current technologies.

• Demonstrates knowledge of microbiological plating and staining procedures.

• Responsible for performing high-complexity testing.

• Correlates results with diagnosis; questions all incompatible results.

• Consults with appropriate personnel when test findings are unusual and/or difficulties are encountered in testing.

• Demonstrates the knowledge of proper identification and reporting of medical/health care errors. Protects the patient in the event of a medical/health care error and, as appropriate, assists in medical/health care error resolution.

• Notifies patient care unit and/or physician of critical lab values.

• Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and correctly.

• Follows Standard Precautions and infection control procedures at all times.

• Performs quality control checks on equipment, performs calibrations and troubleshoots out-of-range results.

• Performs quality control tests on reagents and stains, and documents results.

• Performs proficiency testing as directed; samples will be tested in the same manner as patient samples and not referred to reference laboratories.

Compensation/How We Care For You:

Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range ($ 31.13- $36.67/hour) dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation increment increases annually.

Qualified employees of Newport Hospital & Health Services are offered the following benefits:

• We offer competitive wages.

• Comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match

• Long Term Disability

• AFLAC

• Flexible Spending Account

• We provide a complimentary gym membership

• We offer various tuition assistance programs

• We give back to our community snack bags for local schools and assist with Meals on Wheels for our elderly.

• We work where we play

• Three major ski resorts are located within one hour of Newport, numerous lakes, rivers, and hiking trails. Truly an abundance of outdoor recreation.

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• All employees are given the opportunity to learn and advance within the organization.

• We offer strong family-like support system

• Collaboration and team building is supported and developed using teaching and practice of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

NHHS employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at 509-447-6320.