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KA Recruiting Inc. lists this Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Technician - Eastern Oregon! opportunity in pendleton, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Technician Eastern Oregon! Permanent and Full-Time Direct Hire
Day Shift Rotating 4x10s Shared After-Hours Call
A hospital located approximately one hour northeast of Pendleton, Oregon is seeking a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) / Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join its laboratory team.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity offering a day-shift schedule with rotating 4x10-hour shifts and shared after-hours call . The ideal candidate will be a versatile laboratory professional with strong experience in chemistry, hematology, phlebotomy, and blood bank .
Duties/Responsibilities: Performs clinical laboratory testing across multiple departments, including chemistry, hematology, and blood bank .
Performs phlebotomy and ensures proper patient identification, specimen collection, labeling, handling, and processing.
Evaluates test results for accuracy and validity and identifies abnormal or critical values.
Performs quality control testing and follows established laboratory quality assurance procedures.
Operates, calibrates, troubleshoots, and maintains laboratory analyzers and equipment.
Performs blood bank testing and related transfusion-service procedures in accordance with established protocols.
Communicates critical laboratory results promptly to the appropriate provider or clinical team.
Works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, laboratory staff, and other healthcare professionals.
Follows laboratory safety, infection control, chemical hygiene, and regulatory requirements.
Maintains accurate laboratory records and documentation.
Prioritizes testing based on clinical urgency and maintains appropriate turnaround times.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives and supports efficient laboratory operations.
Participates in a shared after-hours call rotation and responds to callback needs within required timeframes.
Qualifications: Degree or formal education in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field.
Strong generalist laboratory skills across chemistry, hematology, blood bank, and phlebotomy .
Previous clinical laboratory experience preferred.
Ability to work independently and effectively in a small hospital laboratory environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality patient care.
Ability to participate in the after-hours call rotation.
Candidate must reside within approximately 30 minutes of the hospital due to a required callback arrival time of approximately 20 minutes.
Position Highlights: Permanent, full-time direct-hire position.
Day-shift schedule.
Rotating 4x10-hour shifts .
Shared after-hours call rotation.
Opportunity to work in a broad generalist laboratory role.
Be part of a close-knit healthcare team serving a rural Eastern Oregon community.
Enjoy the outdoor lifestyle of Eastern Oregon, with access to hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, and scenic high-desert landscapes.
Approximately one hour northeast of Pendleton, Oregon .
Apply Today! Ready to take the next step in your laboratory career and enjoy the lifestyle of beautiful Eastern Oregon?
For immediate consideration, please contact me at or call/text me at .
Worksite address
pendleton, OR, 97801, US
Who can apply
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