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Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: PORTLAND, WA
Salary: $-
Job Type: Part Time

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               <td align="left"><font style="font-size: 100%;">Medical Laboratory Technician - Limited Duration<BR> <BR>Department Core Lab<BR> <BR>Location DH 6024<BR> <BR>Work Unit Description <BR> <BR> The position is Limited Duration through June 2013.<BR> <BR>Work Schedule, Hours, FTE, Salary Range <BR> <BR> This is a Limited Duration, part-time (0.8 FTE) position working day shift with variable days and weekends. The salary range for this position is $18.39 - $24.92/hour. This position is located at Marquam Hill.<BR> <BR>Functions/Duties of Position <BR> <BR> This position provides technical support in the Core Laboratory to complete laboratory testing for OHSU hospital and clinic patients. The incumbent will be a qualified Medical Laboratory Technician with generalist experience or equivalent capable of performing laboratory testing and associated activities needed to support the technical services provided by the Core Lab. Testing is performed in: Transfusion Service, Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Body Fluids and limited Microbiology. Specimen processing, test performance, and result reporting is performed independently after appropriate training. Supervisory review of results is required in the case of unusual/complex results, procedural problems, or when dictated by policy or procedure. The person filling this position will be of professional demeanor and perform their duties with an attitude, which will best serve the clients of the department.<BR> <BR>Job Requirements <BR> <BR> Required: Completion of a two (2) - year accredited program in Medical Laboratory Technician training OR a Bachelor?s degree in a chemical or biological science and two years of Laboratory Technical Assistant training/experience performing standardized laboratory tests in the specialty area(s) in which high complexity testing will be performed; plus MLT (ASCP) within 90 days of hire or AMT certification within 90 days of hire. Depending on date of training, different continuing education requirements will apply. General knowledge of laboratory terminology, equipment, materials and techniques, regulations and safety. Skill in handling of laboratory specimens, record keeping and laboratory equipment. Skill in identifying cells and cell morphology. Skill in using several different computer systems, including: word processing, dedicated LIS/HIS, etc. Ability to follow written and oral instructions accurately, and operate and maintain standard laboratory equipment. Ability to work independently within established guidelines, to adjust to rapidly changing priorities, and apply problem-solving skills. Ability to demonstrate performance of job duties to trainees. Demonstrate personal integrity, efficiency, and ability to adjust to rapidly changing testing priorities. Ability to work in a multi-tasking environment and display technical skills at many different workstations throughout the laboratory.Preferred: Generalist experience in Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, and limited Microbiology within last two years preferred. Applicants with recent experience in only Hematology will                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     </font></td>
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