Medical Laboratory Technician and Medical Laboratory Scientist
Providence
Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician / Medical Laboratory Scientist
About the Role
This is a combined posting for Medical Laboratory Technician and Medical Laboratory Scientist. The requirements for each role are listed below. Consideration for each role will be based on qualifications.
The position is responsible for laboratory technician bench duties and project duties within the laboratory. The role performs routine and complex tests in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and immunohematology. The position has responsibility for planning, performing and evaluating laboratory testing analysis; leading and directing day-to-day work; supplying inventory; and establishing and/or maintaining communications with physicians, patients, other hospital personnel, professional associations, and other organizations. Under the general direction of the Laboratory Supervisor, the employee performs, evaluates and reports results on specimens received for analysis; solves problems, instructs new employees and students, operates instruments and performs maintenance function checks and troubleshooting.
Utilizes age-related concepts for communication with patients and families, using medical equipment, or participating in diagnostic or other procedures across various age groups, including neonates, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-aged children, adolescents, and adults (early, middle, and older adult).
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine and complex tests in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and immunohematology.
- Plan, perform, and evaluate laboratory testing analysis.
- Lead and direct day-to-day work.
- Supply inventory.
- Establish and/or maintain communications with physicians, patients, other hospital personnel, professional associations, and other organizations.
- Perform, evaluate, and report results on specimens received for analysis.
- Solve problems.
- Instruct new employees and students.
- Operate instruments and perform maintenance function checks and troubleshooting.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Required Qualifications
- Associate's Degree or military MLT training program or equivalent.
- Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification within 90 days of hire.
- National certifications:
- National Medical Laboratory Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology upon hire, OR
- National Medical Laboratory Technician - American Medical Technologists upon hire, OR
- National Medical Laboratory Technician - American Association of Bioanalysts upon hire, OR
- National Laboratory Tech - United States Government upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a medium to high complexity medical laboratory.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a related health science.
- Upon hire:
- National Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology OR
- National Clinical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology.
- Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- New graduates will be considered and provided on-the-job training/experience.
Compensation
- $10,000 hiring bonus for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.
- Salary Range:
- Medical Laboratory Technician: Min $25.28, Max $38.68
- Medical Laboratory Scientist: Min $33.67, Max $52.28
The successful candidate's placement on the wage range will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. Additional compensation may be available, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
About Providence
Providence is a comprehensive health care organization serving communities across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. Our caregivers serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics, and a range of health and social services. Our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” We are committed to patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. We foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard, and respected.