Medical Lab Technician

LewisGale Regional Health System; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) Plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

LewisGale Regional Health System in Salem, Virginia is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician. The role involves performing lab procedures according to established protocols and ensuring effective communication with patients and team members.

A graduate of an accredited MLT program is required, along with registry eligibility within 24 months. Comprehensive benefits including health coverage, tuition assistance, and a 401(k) plan with employer match are offered.

Qualifications

• Registry eligible upon hire and must obtain registry within 24 months.
• Graduate of accredited MLT program required.
• Preferred: 1–2 years experience as Medical Laboratory Technician.

Responsibilities

• Performs required procedures according to protocol.
• Maintains good communication with supervisors and customers.
• Performs and documents instrument maintenance effectively.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Patient communication

Computer proficiency

Education

Pending or graduate Associate’s Degree in a related science

Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Job Summary And Qualifications

• Performs required procedures in the department according to protocol.
• Makes proper decisions utilizing job knowledge. Works in an independent manner.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the designated section.
• Prioritizes work to ensure completions within the assigned shift and within expected intervals, i.e., Stat, Routine, and Urgent.
• Assists the leadership in the completion of miscellaneous duties.
• Shares daily workload within the department including phlebotomy and processing.
• Maintains good communication with supervisors, co‑workers and customers. Respects patient confidentiality. Demonstrates an awareness of patient/client expectations and always seeks to satisfy.
• Demonstrates proficiency in all laboratory computer related tasks.
• Performs and documents instrument maintenance. Performs quality control according to established procedures. Troubleshoots instruments effectively when appropriate.
• Understands and participates in laboratory QA plan, safety policies, emergency preparedness plan and infection control plan.
• Understands/respects laboratory billing compliance plan. Adheres to guidelines set forth in Lab Billing Compliance Plan. Attends Annual Billing Compliance Training and Annual Ethics Training.
• Initiates and documents patient teaching, including family and /or significant others. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and assess data appropriate to the age of the patient served.

Experience

Required: Registry eligible upon hire and obtain registry within 24 months.

Required: Graduate of accredited MLT program.

Preferred: 1–2 years experience as Medical Laboratory Technician.

Education

Required: Pending or graduate Associate’s Degree in a related science (if pending, needs to be obtained within 6 months of hire).

Preferred: Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.

Certification

Required: ASCP/AMT eligible upon hire and obtain registry within 24 months.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.