General Laboratory, Medical Technologist/Technician, Day Shift
Company: HealthCare Connections, Inc.
Location: White Salmon
Posted on: February 15, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position & Client Overview: Our
client, located on the beautiful Oregon/Washington border near The
Dalles, seeks a contract medical technologist traveler to work in
their busy hospital laboratory. This rotating day/night shift
position will include very minimal on call at their 25-bed critical
access hospital. Salary: $1,675 (weekly gross) Living in White
Salmon feels like having a small mountain town and an adventure
base camp in one place, with easy access to hiking, biking, and
wind sports on the Columbia River, plus cozy indoor options like
local breweries, art studios, and community events when the weather
turns. It sits on a bluff above the Columbia River Gorge, so you
get sweeping views of the river, Mount Hood towering to the south,
and forested hills in every direction. The mix of orchards, basalt
cliffs, and big sky sunsets gives the town a striking, almost
cinematic feel. Job Summary: Discover the presence or absence of
disease and provide data that help physicians determine the best
treatment for the patient. Specialty areas of laboratory medicine
include clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services,
clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology and the
emerging field of molecular diagnostics. Skill Requirements:
Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect
and prepare specimens Lab safety and infection prevention is of
paramount importance Responsibilities may include but not be
limited to: Performing testing in any and/or all of the following
areas of the lab: clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion
services (blood bank), clinical immunology, clinical microbiology,
serology, and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics. Matching
computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking
labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery;
Maintaining quality results verify and equipment function,
troubleshooting, calibrating equipment and monitoring quality
control measures and protocols Participating in staff training and
educational opportunities; Identifying and communicating abnormal
patient conditions reports mandated information to the public
health department or other designated officials Contributing to a
safe and secure environment, following established standards and
procedures; complying with legal regulations Maintaining patient
confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential
Education, Certification, & Experience: MT/MLS: Bachelor's degree
in science and MLS(ASCP) certification or equivalent MLT:
Associates degree in science and MLT(ASCP) certification or
equivalent Two (2) years of experience Must be legally authorized
to work in the US without sponsorship. HealthCare Connections, Inc.
is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy,
protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity,
genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law.
Keywords: HealthCare Connections, Inc., Beaver Creek , General Laboratory, Medical Technologist/Technician, Day Shift, Healthcare , White Salmon, Oregon
