Medical Technologist

Medical Technologist sought by Northwest Medical Foundation of Tillamook d/b/a Adventist Health Tillamook, in Tillamook, OR, to be responsible for: Perform chemical, microscopic, & microbiological test assays & related duties to obtain results for use in diagnosis & treatment of disease; perform related duties in laboratory to incl storing & labeling specimens & using manual & automatic equipment to prepare specimens & perform analytical tests; prep sterile media in plates, jars or test tubes for use in growing bacterial cultures; incubate culture for specific times at prescribed temperatures; prep solutions, reagents & stains; maintain detailed records of tests performed & report laboratory test results to appropriate personnel; recognize QC shifts & trends & take appropriate action whenever necessary; evaluate the validity of results obtained; calibrate & perform routine maintenance on equipment; maintain laboratory supply & clean & sterilize laboratory equipment, glassware & instruments; collect blood sample specimens from patients using venipuncture, or heel or finger stick; carry out Point-of-Care Testing waived tests & urinalysis w/out microscope; inspect blood & blood components for abnormal appearance & take corrective actions if unsatisfactory; investigate & follow up on issues or irregularities w/ patient specimens or orders & document those investigations for the Quality Manager. Reqmts: Bach's or foreign equivalent deg in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological Sciences, Allied Health Technologies, or a related field. Certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or Medical Technologist American Medical Technologists (MT-AMT) certification or equivalent. Email resume to Joseph Penna at PennaJA@ah.org.