Medical Lab Technician

Akahi Associates/Kako'o Services, LLC; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 36,300 - 51,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness pay

Vacation leave

Sick leave

401(K) matching

Job summary

Akahi Associates/Kako'o Services, LLC seeks a qualified Clinical Laboratory Technician located in Fort Belvoir, VA. The role involves performing diverse clinical tests and ensuring quality control while maintaining laboratory standards.

Applicants must hold a relevant certification and have graduated from an accredited program. The position offers competitive pay of $31.94/hr, alongside health and wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• Certification from ASCP or AMT is required.
• At least one year of pertinent experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory tests across various sections.
• Prepare and maintain specimens and reagents.
• Conduct quality control procedures.
• Prepare biological waste for disposal.

Skills

Clinical laboratory testing

Specimen preparation

Quality control procedures

Instrument calibration and maintenance

Education

Certificate in medical laboratory technology

Graduate from NAACLS or ABHES accredited program

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Overview

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA

Pay: $31.94/hr & $4.93/hr for Health & Wellness pay

Benefits: Vest vacation, sick leave, holiday leave, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term Disability

Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) matching with employee participation in 401(K) plan

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of clinical laboratory tests in any one or a combination of the following sections of the laboratory: hematology, chemistry, cytology, histotechnology, urinalysis, serology, microbiology and blood bank as outlined in the TO.
• Determine the suitability of specimens for analysis. Prepare specimens for analysis and ensure that the physiologic state of the properties is maintained.
• Prepare reagents and primary reference materials as necessary. Calibrate, standardize, adjust, and maintain instruments. Verify correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks.
• Identify the cause of common problems and make simple repairs. Recognize and react to indicators of malfunction. Locate and implement corrections.
• Obtain analytical data, convert to a prescribed unit of reporting, as necessary, and correlate data to verify results.
• Conduct quality control procedures on equipment, reagents and products and maintain proper records for quality control and quality assurance reports.
• Prepare specimens for transport to MTF laboratory or for mail out.
• Prepare biological waste for proper disposal.

Qualifications

• Degree: Certificate.
• Education: Graduate from a medical laboratory technician training program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or educational program acceptable to the American Medical Technologist (AMT).
• Certification: Certification/registration as determined by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or AMT as specified in the TO.
• Experience: One year of experience as specified in the TO.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.