Medical Lab Technician

Jobtailor; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is hiring a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests within licensure scope. The role includes QC, instrument maintenance, phlebotomy when needed, and timely reporting of results to nurses and physicians.

Responsibilities also cover sample processing, data entry, and maintaining compliant records while adhering to safety and infection-control guidelines. Collaboration with healthcare teams is essential.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or a related science.
• Current state licensure as required by the state board where services will be provided.
• WV-specific: HCTP or Trainee License if applicable in West Virginia.
• Medical Laboratory Technician Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests across disciplines within licensure scope.
• Set up, operate, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments; perform QC and maintenance.
• Review results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits; take corrective actions as needed.
• Process and analyze samples promptly while following ID procedures.
• Take phlebotomy procedures as needed and report findings to clinicians.
• Maintain accurate patient and specimen records; ensure safety and infection-control compliance.
• Collaborate with healthcare workers to interpret results and solve problems.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Testing

Quality Control Procedures

Phlebotomy Procedures

Laboratory Instrument Maintenance

Sample Processing

Data Analysis

Infection Control Procedures

Patient Record Management

Testing Inconsistency Identification

Preventative Maintenance

Education

Associate of Science (AAS) in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Technology or Science

Associate degree in chemical or biological science

Job description

• Perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests within the scope of licensure across laboratory disciplines
• Understand method principles and perform quality control and preventative maintenance
• Review and analyze results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits
• Process and analyze samples promptly and orderly while following identification procedures
• Set up, operate, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments
• Take appropriate quality-control action and follow infection-control procedures
• Perform phlebotomy procedures as needed
• Complete forms and report findings to nurses and physicians
• Collaborate with healthcare workers to solve problems and interpret patient laboratory results
• Perform routine and basic laboratory testing in a designated clinical laboratory area
• Identify testing inconsistencies and take corrective action
• Maintain accurate, neat, and legible patient and specimen records
• Follow hospital, state, and federal safety guidelines
• Maintain compliance with hospital and departmental safety, security, and infection-control policies
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, visitors, physicians, staff, and the public

Requirements

• Associate of Science (AAS) degree in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Technology or Science OR an associate degree in a chemical or biological science
• Current licensure as required by the state board where services will be provided
• For West Virginia: High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License OR Trainee License issued by the WV Department of Health
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by ASCP or AMT preferred
• Experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician preferred
• Ability to multitask and handle stressful situations
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team with co-workers, supervisors, staff, patients, and customers
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to meet physical demands including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment
• Ability to work around strong or unpleasant odors and potential exposure to agents that may cause serious disease

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in performing and analyzing clinical laboratory tests, ensuring accuracy and compliance with safety and infection-control policies. Proficient in phlebotomy procedures and effective communication with healthcare teams to interpret laboratory results.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Clinical Laboratory Testing
• Quality Control Procedures
• Phlebotomy Procedures
• Medical Laboratory Technician Certification
• Effective Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Clinical Laboratory Testing
• Quality Control Procedures
• Phlebotomy Procedures
• Laboratory Instrument Maintenance
• Sample Processing
• Data Analysis
• Infection Control Procedures
• Patient Record Management
• Testing Inconsistency Identification
• Preventative Maintenance

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Multitasking
• Stress Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Medical Laboratory Technician Certification
• High Complexity Testing Personnel License
• Trainee License

Industry Keywords

• Clinical Laboratory Technology
• Safety Guidelines
• State Board Licensure
• Hospital Compliance
• Biological Science