Job Description: Oregon Health & Science University
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.
Medical Lab Technician
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 2024-30559 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Laboratory Portland, OR (Downtown)
Overview
Laboratory Procedures: Prepares culture media and solutions; set up, maintain, and harvests tissue cultures; prepares cells for chromosome or molecular cytogenetic analysis by both routine and special means; makes slide preparations; prepares and operates automated slide scanning platform; cuts and organizes cell spreads into karyograms using Applied Spectral Imaging software; prepares tissue slides for analysis using DNA hybridization techniques; stains chromosome preparations using both routine and special techniques; enters data into laboratory information system.
Prepares summary of procedures and findings; keeps appropriate records; makes and answers telephone calls related to obtaining specimens and patient information needed for sample processing and preparing reports
Maintains inventory or FISH assays, reagents, and laboratory supplies
Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment and work spaces
Responsibilities
Education & Experince:
Completion of a 2 year accredited program in Medical Laboratory Technician training plus MLT (ASCP) within 90 days of hire or AMT certification within 90 days of hire. Depending on date of training, different continuing education requirements will apply.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science and two years of Laboratory Technical Assistant training/experience performing standardized laboratory tests in the specialty area(s) in which high complexity testing will be performed; MLT (ASCP) or AMT certification preferred. Depending on date of training, different continuing education requirements will apply.
Job Related Knowledge, Skills & Abilitie:
Ability to complete time sensitive tasks according to protocols, and prioritize multiple tasks at one time
Must have excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills: both written and verbal
Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems
Must be proficient with computers running Windows and PC applications e.g. MS Excel, Oracle, Access, Word and Powerpoint).
Must have demonstrated excellent customer service skills both on the phone and in person
Must possess energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships
Compliance:
Code of conduct
Respect in the workplace
Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree with courses in genetics, cytogenetics, and/or molecular biology
Work experience in a clinical cytogenetics laboratory strongly preferred
Registrations, Certifications and/or Licenses:
ASCP certification in clinical cytogenetic technology
