The MLS/MT performs pre-analytic, analytic, and post analytic phases of laboratory testing procedures from waived to moderate and high complexity testing. The MLS/MT recognizes appropriate and inappropriate selection of lab tests and correlates lab results to patients clinical condition. S/he possess scientific knowledge to evaluate quality control, instrument, and result data. Other duties include: responsibility for documentation of all activites, monitoring supplies; compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and laboratory testing; face to face and telephone customer service; computer data entry and retrieval; workplace cleanliness and maintenance. May oversee QA activities, method evaluation, teaching, point-of-care testing, and new procedure implementation. May research new methods.

Testing and Processing:

• Performs waived, moderate, and high complexity testing according to GH Laboratory procedures and encompassing pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases. Performs quality control and quality assurance activities, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Performs specimen processing.
• Computer Data Entry and Retrieval: Accessions specimens, enters results, retrieves information.

Technical Resource:

• Resolves problems and answers technical questions.
• Serves as a frontline resource to the laboratorys customers.
• Assists in the review and updating of laboratory procedure manuals.

Other duties:

• Participates in/leads Performance Improvement activities.
• Oversees test method evaluations, validations and implementation.
• Performs EKGs, phlebotomy.
• May oversee lab assistants and non-registered techs to assure appropriate pre-analytic specimen preparation and moderate or waived testing performance.
• Oversee/teaches students and employees.

• Minimum one (1) year of recent clinical laboratory experience as a MLS/MT or recent graduation from a MLS/MT Program.

• Bachelors degree.

• Medical Technologist Certificate required at hire OR Clinical Lab Scientist Certificate required at hire OR Medical Lab Scientist Certificate required at hire

• Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire

• Experience to meet national certification exam requirements at the MLS/MT level or meets qualifications in CLIA 493.1491.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service and problem-solving skills.

• Minimum two (2) years of generalist experience as a MLS/MT.
• Certified as MLS/MT by date of hire/transfer.
• Successful completion of an accredited MLS/MT Program.

PrimaryLocation : Washington,Seattle,Capitol Hill South Building
HoursPerWeek : 36
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
WorkingHoursStart : 05:15 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 01:45 PM
Job Schedule : Part-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : J06|UFCW|UFCW Pro Tech
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Clinical Support
Department : Central Campus South - Pathology/Lab-LAB #1 - 1130
Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.