Medical Laboratory Technician

Garrett Regional Medical Center; Oakland (MD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition program

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, MD seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and analyze clinical tests across laboratory disciplines. The role requires maintaining quality control, proper instrument operation, and accurate reporting of results to clinicians.

The position emphasizes adherence to safety and infection control standards, with opportunities for phlebotomy, documentation, and teamwork within the clinical labs team.

Qualifications

• AAS in Medical/Clinical Laboratory Tech or related science.
• Current licensure as required by state boards where services are provided (PA, WV, MD, OH).
• MLT certification by ASCP or AMT is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze samples accurately and efficiently.
• Set up, run, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments per procedures.
• Perform quality control and ensure infection control in all areas.
• Conduct phlebotomy procedures when needed.
• Document findings and communicate with nurses and physicians.
• Maintain patient and specimen records neatly and accurately.
• Follow safety, security, and infection control policies.

Skills

Multitask

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

AAS in Medical/Clinical Lab Tech or related science

MLT certification (ASCP/AMT)

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

Perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests within scope of licensure in all laboratory disciplines by standard operating policies and procedures. Understand method principles, perform quality control, perform preventative maintenance, review, and analyze results as to accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

• Associate of Science (AAS) degree in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Technology or Science OR Associate’s degree is a chemical or biological science.
• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:

PA: No state license issued

WV: High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License OR Trainee License issued by the WV Department of Health

MD: No state license issued

OH: No state license issued

Preferred qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).

Experience

• Experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Process and analyze samples, in a timely and orderly fashion, and meet usual and customary levels of productivity, while following procedures for accurate identification.
• Set up, run, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments accordingly to policies and procedures.
• Take appropriate action for quality control in all technical areas and follow infection control procedures for all job-related functions.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures on patients as needed.
• Complete forms and reports findings to nurses and/or physicians.
• Interact with other healthcare workers to solve problems and interpret patient lab results within the framework of medical technology.
• Perform routine and basic laboratory testing within a designated area in the clinical laboratory.
• Recognize testing inconsistency and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Maintain all patent and specimen records accurately, neatly, and legibly.
• Follow hospital, state, and federal guidelines for ensuring a safe environment for workers, patients, and public.
• Maintain compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures for safety, security, and infection control.
• Communicate and interact with patients, families, visitors, physicians, departmental and hospital staff, and the public in general, in a manner that demonstrates professionalism and concern for their individual needs.

Physical Requirements

• Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment.
• May sit for extended period of time.

Working Environment

• Work around strong or unpleasant odors.
• May be exposed to agents which may cause serious disease.

Skills And Abilities

• Able to multitask and handle stressful situations.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Able to work well as a team with co-workers, supervisors and all other staff/customers, including patients.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Compensation Range

Compensation Range is based on 100% FTE. Salary will be prorated if hired at less than 100% FTE.

Company

GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center

Cost Center

101 GRMC Clinical Labs Chemistry

Address

251 N 4th Street
Oakland
Maryland

Benefit eligible employees classified as at least 0.5 eligible for

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability Coverage
• Tuition Program
• Retirement
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.