Medical Technologist - Regional Core Lab *Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus*

Company: Providence
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 17, 2022

Job Description:

**Description:****Providence is calling a Medical Technologist to the Regional Core Lab Department at Providence Office Park in Portland, OR. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), rotating/variable shift position, predominantly night shift.****$5,000 Hiring Bonus for eligible external candidates who meet all conditions for payment - this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment.****Apply today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive a text message with some additional questions from our Modern Hire system.**We are seeking a Medical Technologist - Regional Core Lab that will be responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of high complexity laboratory test results with minimal supervision. MT/CLS JRN personnel are capable of performing pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical duties including specimen evaluation, data analysis, and instrument maintenance and problem resolution. They often work with acute-care and outpatient caregivers, along with other Laboratory Services staff in performing their duties.**In this position you will have the following responsibilities:**+ Accurately follow the procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, recording and reporting patient test results+ Conduct established quality control (QC) procedures on analytical equipment, reagents, media and products with appropriate documentation+ Correlate clinical, clerical and technical data+ Review and evaluate test results for accuracy+ Recognize testing problems including unexpected results or abnormal relationships of analytes and alerts senior personnel regarding discrepancy+ Recognize and resolve instrument errors or sample problems; initiating and documenting corrective action+ May be required to perform phlebotomy and processing of specimens in the Small and Rural areas+ Is able to engage productively in the evaluation of quality improvement opportunities+ Take appropriate action on specimens with critical values and/or abnormal results+ Assist in the mentoring and training of new caregivers in the department+ Monitor the laboratory's quality control functions by reviewing the quality control data and evaluating possible trends+ Ability to convey principles/methods of testing to other caregivers and care providers+ Assist in evaluating and documentation of technical personnel competency+ Possibly to perform phlebotomy and processing of specimens in all areas**Qualifications:****Required qualifications for this position includes:**+ Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, **-OR-** Clinical Laboratory Sciences+ Technologist/Scientist certification or registry (e.g. MT,MLS, MB) from a government agency or nationally recognized professional organization (eg. ASCP, NCA, etc.)+ ASCP certification obtained after 1/1/2004 must be renewed every three (3) years+ ASCP certification obtained prior to 1/1/2004 require no renewal+ One (1) year of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in a department in the laboratory or exceeds principal duties and functions in the MLS I job description+ In Compliance with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), criminal background check and fingerprinting may be required for this position, based on assigned duties, involves only those positions at PPMC operating the blood irradiator machine**Preferred qualifications for this position include:**+ Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science from a NAACLS accredited MLS program+ Three (3) years of Clinical laboratory experience in a moderate and high complexity laboratory**About Providence in Oregon**As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence offers exceptional work environments and unparalleled career opportunities.The Providence Experience begins each time our patients or their families have an encounter with a Providence team member and continues throughout their visit or stay. Whether you provide direct or indirect patient care, we want our patients to feel that they are in a welcoming place where they can be comfortable and free from anxiety. Our employees create the Providence Experience through simple, caring behaviors such as **acknowledging** and **welcoming** each visitor, **introducing** ourselves and Providence, **addressing** people by name, **providing** the duration of estimated wait times and **updating** frequently if timelines change, **explaining** situations in a way that puts patients at ease, carefully **listening** to their concerns, and always **thanking** people for trusting Providence for their healthcare needs. At Providence, our quality vision is simple,"Providence will provide the best care and service to every person, every time."Providence is consistently ranked among the top 100 companies to work for in Oregon. It is also home to two of our award-winning Magnet medical centers. Providence hospitals and clinics are located in numerous areas, ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland. If you want a vibrant lifestyle while working with a team highly committed to the art of healing, choose from our many options in Oregon.We offer a full comprehensive range of benefits - see our website for details http://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits**We offer comprehensive, best-in-class benefits to our caregivers. For more information, visit**https://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits/**Our Mission**As expressions of God's healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.**About Us**Providence is a comprehensive not-for-profit network of hospitals, care centers, health plans, physicians, clinics, home health care and services continuing a more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.**Schedule:** Full-time**Shift:** Variable**Job Category:** Medical Lab Technologist**Location:** Oregon-Portland**Req ID:** 342462

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