Medical Lab Tech

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform diagnostic testing on patient specimens using established procedures. The role requires accurate labeling, specimen handling, and timely reporting of results to the clinical team. Minimum education includes graduation from an accredited MLT program, with a preferred B.S.

in Biological Sciences. Applicants should be prepared for quality control duties and to maintain strict adherence to protocols in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Must perform tests and procedures as ordered.
• Identify and label specimens received and stored.
• Perform quality controls and quality assurance procedures as per protocols.
• Communicate test results clearly to care teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and prioritize work duties to manage workload.
• Comply with standards and procedures.
• Use proper techniques and equipment.
• Assemble supplies and ensure proper functioning and cleanliness.
• Perform tests and procedures as ordered/requisitioned.
• Record, report, and post test results and findings as required.
• Notify the Clinical Director of out-of-control or discrepant results in a timely manner.
• Correlate clinical data with test results for accuracy.

Skills

Quality control

Record keeping

Team communication

Education

Graduation from an accredited MLT program

B.S. in Biological Sciences or related field

Job description

Summary

The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for testing requested analytes of patient specimens using manual or automated methodologies for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, while following the established standards and protocols.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

• Plan, organize, and prioritize work duties to accomplish work load and accompanying duties.
• Comply with the established standards and practices/procedures.
• Use proper techniques and equipment.
• Assemble supplies and equipment and assure proper functioning and cleanliness.
• Perform tests and procedures as ordered/requisitioned.
• Follow outlines in procedure manuals.
• Identify and label all specimens received and collected, then discard after tests or store for future reference.
• Record, report, and post test results and findings as required.
• File, mail, and/or call in reports.
• Perform quality controls and quality assurance techniques per department protocols as requested.
• Consult with and keep the Clinical Director informed of all activities, needs, and problems within the department.
• Notify the Clinical Director of out of control, discrepant, or unexpected results within the expected time frame.
• Correlate clinical data/diagnosis with test results for reasonableness and accuracy.
• Offer/suggest alternative and/or repeat testing based on clinical data and diagnosis.
• Monitor all test results, unknowns, controls, and standards and evaluate for accurate method/machine/sample performance.
• Communicate clearly and logically with any and all persons involved in patient care to assure the highest quality of care is given.
• Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services.
• Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Reports To:

Lab Manager

Supervises:

None

Responsibilities:

Not applicable

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And Experience

Minimum Required Education:

Graduation from an accredited MLT program

Preferred Education:

B.S. in Biological Sciences or a related field

Experience:

Prior experience is preferred, but will hire new graduates

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Applicant must be MLT (ASCP) certified within 12 months of hire.