Clinical Lab Technologist: Drive Diagnostics & Patient Care

LCA Lab. Corp. of America; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

STD/LTD

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Technologist to join our Washington, DC team. The role involves performing routine and complex procedures, monitoring instruments, and delivering timely test results to support patient care.

You will work Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with opportunities to grow in a high-volume clinical laboratory environment. A Bachelor's degree in a chemical/biological science and MLS/experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
• 1 year or more of clinical laboratory testing experience OR an MLS degree.
• ASCP or AMT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures
• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality
• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving
• Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls
• Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
• Perform and document preventative maintenance and quality control procedures
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary
• Assist with processing of specimens when needed
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment

Skills

Color vision test

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Technologist to join our Washington, DC team. The role involves performing routine and complex procedures, monitoring instruments, and delivering timely test results to support patient care.

You will work Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with opportunities to grow in a high-volume clinical laboratory environment. A Bachelor's degree in a chemical/biological science and MLS/experience are required.