Medical Laboratory Technician, ASCP

Title: Medical Laboratory Technician, ASCP

Location: FCN Laboratory Services

City: Bellingham, WA

Position: Full-time, non-exempt (hourly). This position requires alternating between day and evening shifts on a weekly or biweekly basis. Scheduled hours are 7:30am-3:00pm for day shifts and 1:30pm-10:00pm for evening shifts.

Compensation: The full wage scale is $25.75 - $35.45 per hour. We also offer a $3.00 per hour shift differential for eligible evening and weekend hours. Placement within the wage range is determined by the candidate’s relevant experience.

Benefits: At FCN, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and that of your family, with flexibility and quality care.

Health Benefits:

• Three Medical plan options
• Two Dental plans, including orthodontia for children and adults
• Employer-paid Vision coverage for employee and family
• Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health programs, including wellness and discounted gym memberships
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution of $1,500 (pro-rated based on enrollment eligibility)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), up to $1,500 ($3,000 for family coverage)
• Employer-paid Life/AD&D insurance with optional supplemental additional coverage including a guaranteed issue amount with no health questionnaire
• Voluntary Accident and Hospital insurance plans with annual wellness benefits

*Eligibility for these benefits depends on your full-time or part-time status.

Time Off & Wellness:

• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave (PSL), and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) to support your vacation, health, and personal needs
• PTO, PSL, and EIB accrue starting on your first day, and you can use paid time off after the applicable days of employment
• Full-time employees generally begin earning 18 days of PTO, increasing 33 days over time per our PTO policy. You can rollover unlimited PTO hours into the next year.
• PSL accrues at 1 hour per 40 hours worked
• EIB accrues up to 32 hours per year (pro-rated based on hours worked) for both part-time and full-time employees, with a maximum of 480 hours

Retirement:

• 401(k) plan with employer match, both Traditional and Roth options available
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
• Free financial planning guidance to support your retirement goals

*Eligibility for these programs is based on your years of service and required hours.

Additional Benefits:

• Eligibility for FCN applicable bonuses

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Laboratory Services Manager and in conjunction with the medical technologists, performs test analysis on patient specimens including blood, urine, culture samples and other body fluids. Performs test analysis on quality control samples, proficiency samples and performs equipment maintenance. Performs all duties in a manner that promotes and supports the Core Values of Family Care Network.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs test analysis on patient specimens.
• Performs and evaluates analysis of quality control, proficiency specimens, and patient specimens
• Maintains and troubleshoots equipment.
• Consistently meets expected turnaround times.
• Consistently leaves work area clean, organized and ready for the next shift.
• Identifies unexpected results, errors and problems and follows up.
• Communicates with physicians, AHPs, managers, clinical staff and processors as appropriate.
• Participates in department process improvement work.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule (attendance and punctuality).
• Ensures timely renewal of required certifications.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Applies universal safety precautions.
• Responds quickly and handles multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Works independently.
• Works alternates shifts when necessary.
• Performs the physical/functional requirements of the position.
• Discerns and maintains confidentiality.
• Models a positive work ethic and customer friendly relations.
• Solves problems, issues and concerns in a professional manner.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency working with MS Word, Excel, email and Databases.
• Other duties as assigned.

About FCN: As an independent, locally owned, physician-run network of family medicine doctors, we are passionate about our community's well-being. We take the time to build strong, long-term relationships with our patients and our employees. We have 12 clinics and 3 urgent care centers in Whatcom and Skagit County, in a beautiful corner of northwest Washington where the mountains meet the sea.

Requisition: 42148