Medical Technologist

Company Overview

Grants Pass Clinic is one of the largest primary care facilities in Southern Oregon, offering comprehensive services across internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics, general surgery, podiatry, and acute care. Our patients benefit from in-house laboratory and radiology services, ensuring integrated and efficient healthcare delivery.

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified Clinical Laboratory Scientist/ Medical Laboratory Technologist, capable of demonstrating proficiency as a Generalist in a moderate complexity lab. A CLS/MLT is responsible for conducting patient testing in all areas of the lab, as well as maintaining appropriate patient records and QA/QC documentation for continued laboratory certification.

Duties

• Comply with the clinic’s provided Code of Conduct and Expectations; maintaining the highest ethical, legal and professional standards for our industry. Must maintain a courteous demeanor and a professional appearance, as well as be able to work cooperatively and collaboratively with fellow clinic employees in all departments.
• Adhere to all GPC provided laboratory SOPs concerning specimen handling, testing procedures, as well as reporting routine or critical patient results.
• Display appropriate attention to detail when handling patient specimens: observing for pre-analytical errors and specimen viability, while following all HIPPA, privacy, security, and regulatory requirements, and providing guidance to the phlebotomy team in regards to correct specimen collection/type.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and identify issues in the lab that may affect testing and results. Be ready to take corrective action, or involve the lab manager, when those issues arise, as well as document the events appropriately.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment as mandated by the laboratory’s regulatory bodies. Dispose of specimens and contaminated materials appropriately, while managing laboratory supplies responsibly.
• Perform moderate complexity testing as authorized by laboratory manager, and that are within the individual’s education, training, and experience. Provide proof of proficiency through yearly testing- to include clinical testing and whole clinic Compliance, Safety, and HIPPA/ privacy and security proficiency.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience and knowledge of basic laboratory procedures, instrument function, and QA/QC documentation.
• Minimum certification requirement of Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science/ Medical Technology (or a related science), and ASCP certification (or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to troubleshoot instrumentation and results, as well as work independently.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively- must have knowledge of medical terminology and clinic operations as related to laboratory functions and communication between departments.

Physical requirements:

• Effective situational stress management and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Vision and hearing should be correctable to within safe parameters- some testing relies heavily on accurate color differentiation.
• Appropriate dexterity and hand-eye coordination for patient testing.
• May require occasional lifting of up to 50lbs, as well as pushing and pulling.

Join our dedicated team as a Medical Technologist to contribute your expertise towards advancing patient care through precise diagnostics and innovative laboratory practices. If you are interested in this position, you can apply through Indeed or directly on our website at https://www.grantspassclinic.com/.

Pay: $31.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• ASCP Certification (Preferred)
• MLT Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person