Clinical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Technician 2

Are you interested in supporting patient recovery? Want to work with a great team of medical professionals for an organization that truly believes in a healthier Oregon?

Who we are!
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is at the forefront of lowering and containing costs, improving quality and increasing access to health care in order to improve the lifelong health of Oregonians. OHA is overseen by the nine-member citizen Oregon Health Policy Board working towards comprehensive health reform in our state.

Vision: A healthy Oregon

Mission: Ensuring all people and communities can achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnerships, prevention, and access to quality, affordable health care.

Oregon State Hospital (OSH) provides patient-centered, psychiatric treatment for adults from throughout the state who need hospital-level care. The hospital's primary goal is to help people recover from their illness and return to the community. Services include psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as community outreach and peer support.

Vision: We are a psychiatric hospital that inspires hope, promotes safety and supports recovery for all.

Mission: Our mission is to provide therapeutic, evidence-based, patient-centered treatment focusing on recovery and community reintegration all in a safe environment.

What's in it for you?

• A position where your input and contributions impact the citizens of Oregon 
• 8 hours of vacation leave and 8 hours of sick leave per month 
• 11 paid holidays, 24 hours of personal business leave, and many other paid leave options
• Nearly unbeatable medical, vision, and dental benefits
• Pension and retirement programs
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending accounts

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Minimum Qualifications ($4,073 - $6,230)

A Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology;

OR

A Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, or Chemistry AND one year of documented internship or experience in a clinical laboratory performing a variety of standard testing and examination procedures under general supervision in support of professional clinical or medical laboratory personnel.

NOTE:  Must have current certification as a Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) for either of the above options.

Medical Laboratory Technician 2 Minimum Qualifications ($3,398 - $5,148)

A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Microbiology;

OR

An Associate’s degree or at least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, including six semester hours of chemistry and six semester hours of biology;

AND

One year of Medical Laboratory Technician 1 level experience preparing reagents, testing media and stains, performing standardized laboratory tests, examinations, and occasionally assisting in more complex, specialized testing procedures;

AND

Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) accredited Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program within the last five years;

OR

Clinical Laboratory Assistant, American Society for Clinical Pathology, CLA (ASCP) certification;

OR

Successful completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course;

OR

Three years of full-time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in an accredited laboratory within the last ten years.

NOTE:  Must have current Medical Laboratory Technician certification.  Transcripts with qualifying courses highlighted must be submitted for all required and/or related courses for either of the above options.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
• Knowledge of chemistry, biology, physiology, and mathematics.
• Skill in implementing the quality control policies and procedures of the laboratory.
• Skill to assess and verify the validity of patient test results through the evaluation of quality control sample values prior to reporting patient test results.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in packaging and shipping of infectious agents.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of various standard laboratory instruments and equipment, and skill in calibrating and maintaining standard laboratory equipment.
• Skill in reading and following scientific laboratory methods and procedures.
• Skill in oral communications to provide and obtain information.
• Preference will be given to those with phlebotomy experience.

How to apply:

Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org, using job number REQ-121527

 Application Deadline: 05/01/2023

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