Medical Lab Tech/Medical Technologist - Full Time with Benefits

Frederick Health; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Frederick is seeking a Medical Lab Tech/Medical Technologist to perform laboratory procedures accurately and timely. The role involves ensuring compliance with standards, maintaining records, and addressing issues affecting test performance. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off program

403B retirement plan with employer match

Educational assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Technology program.
• Preferred: One year of full-time clinical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate/high complexity tests authorized by the Laboratory Medical Director.
• Follow procedures for specimen handling, test analysis, reporting, and record keeping.
• Adhere to quality control policies, document activities, calibrations, and maintenance.

Skills

Knowledge of laboratory equipment

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Medical Technology

Certification: ASCP or equivalent

Tools

LIS

Job description

Medical Lab Tech/Medical Technologist - Full Time with Benefits

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Job Description

The Medical Laboratory Technician, ASCP performs laboratory procedures in a timely and accurate manner according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. This role involves duties across the Pre-Analytic, Analytic, and Post-Analytic phases of laboratory workflow. Responsibilities may include delegating work in the absence of a supervisor or lead, ensuring compliance with CLIA standards under 42CFR493.1495 for high complexity testing and 42CFR493.1425 for moderate complexity testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate/high complexity tests authorized by the Laboratory Medical Director, utilizing skills aligned with education, training, and experience.
• Follow procedures for specimen handling, test analysis, reporting, and record keeping.
• Maintain records demonstrating proficiency testing is conducted similarly to patient specimens.
• Adhere to quality control policies, document activities, calibrations, and maintenance.
• Identify and address problems affecting test performance or results, notifying supervisors or the Medical Director as needed.
• Document corrective actions for deviations from performance standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and completion of an accredited Medical Technology program or a related laboratory science degree with equivalent training and experience.
• Certification: ASCP or equivalent MLT/categorical certification.
• Preferred: One year of full-time clinical laboratory experience.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment (centrifuge, microscope, analyzers), basic computer skills, LIS, and related tools.

Benefits

Frederick Health offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, disability coverage, a paid time off program, a 403B retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Work Hours

Full-time, 80 hours bi-weekly, with business hours.