Morrow County Health District is seeking an Occasional Part-Time Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)/Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to join the laboratory team at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner, Oregon. This position performs a broad range of laboratory testing and specimen collection functions in a rural critical access hospital setting serving both inpatient and outpatient populations.
Essential Duties
- Perform laboratory testing in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and blood bank.
- Collect blood specimens and perform phlebotomy procedures.
- Process, analyze, and report laboratory results accurately and promptly.
- Perform quality control procedures and instrument maintenance.
- Troubleshoot instrumentation and testing issues.
- Maintain compliance with CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and facility policies.
- Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours laboratory coverage.
- Collaborate with providers, nursing staff, and ancillary departments to support patient care.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related laboratory science program.
- Meets CLIA ‘88 requirements for testing personnel for blood banking, chemistry, hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis.
- Current ASCP certification as MLT (or equivalent certification preferred).
- Ability to work independently in a small rural hospital environment.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
For OPT candidates living outside of Heppner, Morrow County Health District housing options during on-call and shift coverage are available.
