What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Technician position at Multnomah County, OR?
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$31.03 - $38.00 Hourly
Department:
Health Department
Job Type:
Regular Represented
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
April 12, 2025The Opportunity:
THIS WORK MATTERS!
Are you a meticulous and detail-oriented individual with a passion for laboratory science? Do you thrive in a role where your expertise directly contributes to patient care? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team as a Medical Laboratory Technician!
At Multnomah County Health Department, we are committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to our community. We are currently seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Technician to play a crucial role in our diagnostic process.
As a key member of our team, you will:
- Be at the Forefront of Diagnostics: You will be responsible for the accurate and efficient procurement of various patient specimens.
- Ensure Timely Results: You will process and analyze patient specimens, providing timely and reliable laboratory results that are essential for accurate diagnoses.
- Support Patient Care: Your meticulous work will directly aid medical professionals in the diagnosis and treatment of their patients, making a tangible difference in their health journeys.
- Maintain High Standards: You will adhere to strict laboratory protocols and quality control measures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all test results.
- Collaborate with a Dedicated Team: You will work alongside a team of skilled healthcare professionals who are committed to providing exceptional patient care.
Other duties will include:
- Collecting patient specimens (phlebotomy) across all age groups and patient conditions, adhering to proper collection techniques.
- Educate patients on specimen collection and ensure adherence to guidelines, including identifying and rejecting unacceptable samples.
- Perform a broad range of laboratory tests (hematology, bacteriology, chemistry, parasitology, urinalysis, coagulation, microscopy).
- Analyze and interpret test results to contribute to accurate medical diagnoses.
- Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Assurance programs, including quality control testing and troubleshooting equipment/reagent issues.
- Monitor and track testing processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting of results, resolving any errors in availability or format.
- Evaluate new lab technology and equipment, and develop/maintain standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines.
- Serve as a technical resource for clinical services, providing expertise on testing, specimen handling, equipment use/maintenance/sterilization, and electronic systems.
- Coordinate and direct daily laboratory operations within the clinic, providing technical supervision and guidance to assigned staff.
- Manage staff competency, including orientation, training, ongoing monitoring, and performance evaluations for phlebotomy and laboratory testing personnel.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.
Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our
benefits website.
Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging: Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our
Workforce Equity Strategic Plan
and exploring our Core Competencies
for all County employees.
TO QUALIFY:
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of
the selection process
page.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Education/Training: Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Medical Laboratory Technology or related field demonstrating the capacity for the required knowledge and skills; AND
Experience: One year of laboratory experience.
Required Certifications:
- Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) through American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
- Valid CPR / BLS certification upon hire OR within 30 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
- Previous phlebotomy experience.
- Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
SCREENING & EVALUATION:
REQUIRED: The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.
1. A completed online application.
2. Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND
3. Attach a Cover Letter that expands on your resume, addressing why you are interested in this position and demonstrating how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed; AND
4. Attach a copy of your Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Certification or provide the certification number on your resume and cover letter.
Note: The application, resume and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided in the ‘Overview’ and ‘To Qualify’ sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.
- Only apply ONCE for this opportunity. Duplicate applications CANNOT be submitted in Workday. -
- Internal applicant: If you are an internal candidate (current employee, including on-call, regular, trial service, limited duration, and temporary employee), your job application will consist of the career profile that you complete in Workday. Before you apply, please make sure to do the following:
- Navigate to your profile in Workday (see:My Career Profile) and click on the “Career” section of your profile. Complete all sections of your career profile that you want to have included in your application (Job History, Education, Skills, Languages, Certifications, etc.).
- When completing the application on Workday as an internal candidate, you will need to scroll down to see the “Resume/Cover Letter” section on your screen. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the “Upload” button for EACH document you’d like to upload. There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.
- External applicant: When completing the application on Workday as an external candidate (including volunteers, unpaid interns, contractors, and community partners) throughhttps://multco.us/jobs, you will come to a page where you will see the "Resume/CV" section. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the “Upload” button for EACH document you’d like to upload. There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.
- Do not click the “Submit” button before you upload your documents.
After You Apply:
- Please save a copy of this job posting for your reference, as it will not be available for you to view online after the job posting closes.
- Log in to your Workday account before the job posting closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions to complete. These can be found under the “My Applications” section. You must complete these tasks or actions before the job posting closes.
- Check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of
the selection process
page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:- Initial review of minimum qualifications
- Resume and Cover Letter Review
- Phone screen
- Consideration of top candidates
- Language assessment
- Background, reference
Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Equal Pay Law:
Please note that the pay range provided for this position is meant to give a general idea of the potential earnings for the role. However, the actual compensation will be determined according to the Oregon Equal Pay Law, taking into consideration factors such as candidates relevant experience and education. Candidates should anticipate initial offers within the listed pay range, which may not necessarily be at or near the highest end of the range.
Inclement Weather and Disasters - Serving the Public, Even During Disasters:
Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the
Disaster Service Worker Information
page.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Type of Position: This position is eligible for overtime.
Type: Represented
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Location: Mid-County Health Center - 12710 SE Division St Portland OR 97236
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The
EEO Know Your Rights poster
is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our
veterans’ preference page
for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions?
Recruiter:
Eddie Barbar
Email:
eddie.barbar@multco.us
Phone:
1 (971) 3133067
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
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