Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
Location: Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Federal
Company: Decypher
Category: Medical Services
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Begin a rewarding career as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of service members, veterans, and their families across the United States. As a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), you will play a critical role in clinical laboratory operations, supporting essential diagnostic testing and ensuring quality healthcare delivery. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a dedicated healthcare team, contribute to the mission of providing quality patient care, and advance your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.
At Decypher, we value the expertise of our healthcare professionals and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and professional growth. Our partnership with the Defense Health Agency allows us to deliver innovative solutions in laboratory science, technology, and management. As a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), you will have the chance to work with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, participate in ongoing training, and make a direct impact on patient outcomes.
As a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in this full-time role, your expertise will be instrumental in performing a wide variety of laboratory tests and procedures across key clinical areas, including hematology, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, serology, transfusion services, and phlebotomy. You will be responsible for preparing, evaluating, and processing patient specimens, operating complex laboratory instruments, and maintaining rigorous quality control standards. Your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will ensure that laboratory data is reliable and that results are reported in a timely manner to support patient care decisions.
In this position, you will also be responsible for the maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments, preparation of reagents and reference materials, and adherence to regulatory protocols and laboratory safety standards. You will be expected to participate in ongoing training and development to remain current on laboratory best practices and procedures, ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines and standards. Your role will also involve supporting laboratory operations by preparing specimens for analysis and transport, handling biological waste according to safety protocols, and utilizing laboratory information systems for data entry and quality assurance.
The ideal candidate for the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) position will possess a recognized certification from an accredited organization such as the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT), have completed a college-based laboratory technician certification program, and hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. A minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience, including a comprehensive rotation through all laboratory sections, is required. U.S. citizenship is mandatory for this role.
Decypher provides a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the chance to work in a collaborative, mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing healthcare for service members and their families.
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - Summary- Perform clinical laboratory testing and analysis for patient care across core laboratory disciplines.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and laboratory standards in all laboratory operations.
- Support Decypher's mission of advancing health and readiness for service members, veterans, and their families.
- Utilize laboratory information systems and automation to ensure accurate reporting and record-keeping.
- Conduct a full range of clinical laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, serology, transfusion services, and phlebotomy.
- Prepare, evaluate, and process patient specimens according to established protocols.
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments, performing quality control procedures.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve instrument and testing issues as needed.
- Prepare reagents and reference materials, ensuring proper documentation and storage.
- Adhere to laboratory safety standards and protocols for specimen handling and waste disposal.
- Ensure all laboratory activities meet Joint Commission Standards and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in ongoing training and maintain current knowledge of laboratory procedures and best practices.
- Support laboratory operations by preparing specimens for transport and utilizing clinical automation systems.
- Competitive hourly compensation and health & welfare benefits.
- Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training in laboratory science.
- Supportive work environment focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Comprehensive benefits package offered by Decypher.
- Completion of an approved college-based laboratory technician certification program.
- Current certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certifying agency.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- At least one year of experience in a clinical laboratory setting, including a six-month rotation through all sections.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Ability to lift and move laboratory supplies and specimens as needed.
- Detail-oriented and committed to high standards of accuracy and quality.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a laboratory environment.
- Effective communicator and team player capable of collaborating with healthcare professionals.
- Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth.
- Embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- Onsite role with structured shifts, supporting a professional laboratory environment.
- Legal Disclaimer: Decypher is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce (M/F/D/V).
- Applicants seeking to make a difference in healthcare and patient outcomes are encouraged to apply by clicking the job application button.