Medical Laboratory Technician

Hampton University; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton University in Hampton, VA is hiring a Medical Laboratory Technician responsible for conducting laboratory tests, maintaining equipment, and adhering to quality standards set by OSHA and CLIA. Required qualifications include being a graduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program, holding a valid State Board Certification, and possessing BLS certification. Experience in phlebotomy is preferred. This role requires communication with the Health Center and adherence to laboratory protocols.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program.
• Hold a current State Board Certification for Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Have previous experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Completed Phlebotomy training.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Preferred phlebotomy training experience of at least 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-house laboratory testing.
• Maintain logbooks and records of tests sent out and track results.
• Perform proficiency testing on laboratory equipment.
• Establish controls and standards for in-house procedures.
• Collect viable specimens from patients in a timely manner.
• Adhere to OSHA, CLIA, and COLA standards.
• Track laboratory results for missing reports.
• Conduct mandated lab reviews with designated accrediting agencies.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Specimen collection

Phlebotomy

Communication with healthcare providers

Education

Accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program

State Board Certification

Phlebotomy school graduate

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

Banner software

MediCat software

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technician

Location: 200 William R. Harvey Way, Hampton, VA 23668

The medical laboratory technician is responsible for the laboratory, to include the collection and processing of all specimens, maintenance of equipment, ordering and inventory of supplies, completion of laboratory requisitions, and following procedures in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), the Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation (COLA), and other applicable standards. They are expected to maintain quality and efficiency of laboratory services.

Job Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 6:00pm; Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Required to fill-in for other medical laboratory technicians when needed.

Examples of Duties

• Performs in-house laboratory testing.
• Maintain logbooks and records laboratory test sent out, tracking results.
• Performs proficiency testing on laboratory equipment as indicated; maintains log of proficiency testing results.
• Establishes controls and standards for in-house laboratory procedures.
• Performs venipuncture and finger sticks on students and employees; collects viable specimens from the Health Center patients in an accurate and timely manner.
• Adheres to standards set by OSHA, CLIA, and COLA in documenting quality control procedures.
• Works with the Health Center regarding test availability and the collection of specimens.
• Prepares specimens, records for in-house and outside laboratory procedures, and records lab results.
• Performs monthly control procedure on all laboratory equipment in accordance with OSHA and CLIA.
• Tracks laboratory results for missing reports and follow-up on missing reports.
• Maintains daily statistics for laboratory procedures.
• Conduct mandated lab review with designated accrediting agency.
• Train on Banner and MediCat software platforms.
• Additional duties may be added as indicated.

Typical Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program.
• Current State Board Certification for Medical Laboratory Technician required.
• Previous Medical Laboratory Technician work experience required.
• Graduate of Phlebotomy school required.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Phlebotomy training for at least 90 days preferred.

Supplemental Information

Responsible to the Director of Operations, Laboratory Director, doctors, and nurse practitioners, Health Center students and employees, clinically and as directed.