Medical Laboratory Technologist

Position Information Department Student Health Services (MSH) Classification Title Medical Lab Technologist Job Title Medical Laboratory Technologist Appointment Type Classified Staff Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option?

Employment Category Academic Year Job Summary This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time, 9-month, academic year, Medical Laboratory Technologist position for the Student Health Services at Oregon State University (OSU).

The Student Health Services (SHS) mission is to provide leadership for the health of the University community. This position contributes to the mission of SHS through teamwork and collaboration, participates in organizational committees, provides University outreach, and strives to contribute to the academic success of OSU students.

The purpose of this position at Student Health Services (SHS) is to perform a variety of laboratory technical and clerical duties to assist clinicians in the diagnosis and treatment of medical problems and diseases.

Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves we seek them out and take them on.

We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard.

We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
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Locations :

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country.

Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package :

Oregon State University offers a with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including :

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU. Key Responsibilities 60% LABORATORY PROCEDURES & PATIENT TESTING

• 15% EQUIPMENT / SYSTEMS USE, QUALITY CONTROL & MAINTENANCE 15% ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES 10% TRAINING What We Require A Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology;
• OR a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Microbiology plus one year of experience in a clinical laboratory performing a variety of standard testing and examination procedures under general supervision in support of professional medical laboratory personnel;

OR two years of experience equivalent to a Medical Laboratory Technician 2 in a clinical laboratory performing a variety of standard testing and examination procedures under general supervision in support of professional medical laboratory personnel. What You Will Need

• Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT), H.E.W, or equivalent.
• Work history of excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy.
• Experience with a variety of automated and manual testing methodologies.
• Current basic life support certification, or the ability to obtain this within 60 days of hiring.
• Proficiency in navigating Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to work independently after fully trained.
• Ability to prioritize work and multitask, work at a rapid pace with multiple interruptions and frequent re-prioritization of workload.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard : 05-010 et seq.

Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
• Recent work experience in a CLIA non-waived clinical laboratory.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

• This is a 9-month position and is required to share evening and weekend work schedules with other laboratory staff within a defined schedule.
• This position is deemed essential and may be required to report to work during emergency university closures or work curtailments.
• This position requires a high degree of public contact in person and via telephone daily.
• This position is exposed to communicable and infectious diseases, chemicals and reagents daily.
• Experiences interaction with emotionally stressed patients periodically.

Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Min Salary $22.62 Max Salary $34.

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