Job Title: Medical Technologist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Technologist to join our inpatient lab team. As a Medical Technologist, you will perform a variety of diagnostic tests and procedures to support patient care. You will work in a fast-paced, high-throughput lab environment, ensuring accurate and timely results.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient samples for testing and determine the acceptability of specimens and results.
• Perform Hematology, Chemistry, and Urinalysis testing.
• Conduct laboratory tests and procedures using techniques such as ELISA, RNA extraction, and flow cytometry.
• Perform manual, semi-automated, and automated biochemical, hematological, microbiological, and blood bank analyses.
• Maintain, calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments.
• Prepare, label, and store reagents, standards, controls, and specimens accurately.
• Report accurate and timely test results to ensure quality patient care.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
• Recognize normal, abnormal, unusual, and critical results and take appropriate action.
• Verify the accuracy of results and initiate corrective action when needed.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology, or a related science.
• Certified Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Lab Scientist (MLS), or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) from ASCP, NCA, AMT, or AAB.
• Experience working in a hospital or clinical laboratory.
• Proficiency in hematology, clinical chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis, and/or microscopy.
• Ability to operate and maintain laboratory instruments.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Blood Bank experience is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with computers and familiarity with laboratory information systems.
• Ability to interpret test results and apply them to patient care.
• Coachable and able to take and initiate feedback well.
• Proven history of reliability and positive attendance.

Work Environment

You will be working in a large hospital lab that serves as the central lab for all inpatient samples. The lab is fast-paced with high throughput. Onboarding takes about 2 weeks and includes drug, medical, and background-checks. Contracts are initially for 3 months, with the potential for extensions. The environment supports a strong team culture with opportunities for growth and movement into different departments.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $38 - $45