Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives Medical Lab Technician in Pendleton, Oregon
Overview
CHI St. Anthony Hospital is a 25 bed licensed for 49 faith-based acute care level four trauma critical access hospital and healthcare campus serving the Pendleton Oregon area for more than 100 years. We are committed to the highest quality of patient care and safety; and to strengthening our community through wellness education. CHI St. Anthony Hospital is designed specifically to ensure that our physicians nurses and healthcare professionals can continue to provide extraordinary care for our patients. The 103000 square foot hospital features 4 operations rooms 11 emergency rooms 30 private patient rooms and the latest medical equipment. St. Anthony Hospital has plenty of room to grow as needed by the community and will continue to provide the safest quality of care possible. St. Anthony Hospital was also named one of the top patient experience hospitals in 2021. CHI St. Anthony is a member of CommonSpirit Health (https://www.commonspirit.org/) the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services-all recognized for quality safety and service. To learn more go to www.sahpendleton.org
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
Responsibilities
Job Summary:
Under direct supervision, conducts routine tests in clinical laboratories for use in treatment and diagnosis of diseases.
Essential Functions:
Prepare specimens for microscope examination using standard techniques and equipment.
Perform testing and report test results in urinalysis, hematology and chemistry.
Perform diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states.
Prepare slides as necessary for microscopic analysis in hematology.
Analyze test results for accuracy, acceptability and critical limits.
Follow quality control policies and document quality control activities.
Maintain instruments and equipment.
Call critical values to providers per policy.
Resolve pending reports at the end of shift.
Communicate to day shift any issues/problems to address.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Graduate from an accredited MLT program
Knowledge of standard concepts, practices and procedures (chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, etc) within field
Required Licensure and Certifications:
- Eligible for ASCP or AMT certification
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to common inquiries or complaints from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills: Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, Internet navigation, database management, desktop publishing, spreadsheet, and graphic presentation packages
Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associates Degree in related field
Pay Range
$23.98 - $34.78 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.