Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician

Willamette Valley Cancer Center strives to provide the absolute best care for our patients and our community. Part of that mission includes providing as many services in-house as possible, including Laboratory Services. To help support that team, we are looking for a Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician to support and float to all of our locations; Albany, Corvallis, Eugene and Springfield. The position would have a home base, determined by any possible internal transfers and fill in as needed at the other locations. This individual will be part of our laboratory team and take part in specimen analysis, laboratory testing, quality assurance tasks, and other various lab procedures as needed. The ability to perform high complexity testing in a solo environment is a requirement.

The general pay scale for this position at WVCI is $27.06-$33.65. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, etc.

Employment Type: Full-tome

Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)

Location: Eugene/Springfield - willing to float to Albany and Corvallis

• JOB SCOPE: Moderate and High Complexity Laboratory Testing.

• Is responsible for accurately performing specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control procedures to include high and moderate complexity testing.

• Initiates and follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures.

• Performs specimen collection and assists with the patient flow as needed.

• Trains employees in laboratory procedures.

• May act as a resource for laboratory science information.

• May oversee daily laboratory activities in absence of supervisor. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

• Assists with performing phlebotomy and collecting appropriate specimens from patients as ordered. Assures pre-authorization and completes appropriate consent forms (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverages tests.
• Assists with special procedures as needed (i.e. bone marrows in the room).
• Follows the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results.
• Performs specimen analysis of all Chemistry, Hematology and Immunology specimens.
• Maintains and operates all laboratory equipment. Performs daily, weekly and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated.
• Adheres to the laboratory's quality assurance policies and documents all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators, and reagents.
• Participates in proficiency testing by performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a year.
• Completes yearly competence training.
• Prepares peripheral blood smear and competently performs complete WBC differential on normal and abnormal smears (high complexity).
• Records results on appropriate worksheet and computer system and performs file maintenance.
• Follows the laboratory's policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or notifies supervisor. Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records and checklists. Verifies all critical results and documents with accurate follow-up.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using in patient testing. Prepares reagents, stains and other chemical solutions as needed.
• Restocks the laboratory area as needed.
• May act as primary operator for at least one laboratory instrument.
• Participates in development of new instruments and procedures as needed.
• Processes and sends specimens to multiple reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.
• May assist and verify prior authorizations dictating what lab testing may be sent to.
• Processes in-house and in-coming results for charting.
• Charts patient results in a timely manner as needed.
• Complies with quality assurance standards.
• Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures. Complies with applicable regulatory agency standards.
• Properly disposes of hazardous materials.
• Maintains a clean working environment.
• Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.

• Two (2) years of experience required.
• Ability to perform high complexity testing in a solo environment.
• Associate degree in scientific study required, bachelor's strongly preferred.
• Accredited Training in Laboratory Medical Technology required.
• MLT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP)/CLS or equivalent certification required.
• Phlebotomy experience strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination and the ability to read and note appropriate measurements. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.