Medical Laboratory Technician

Johnston--willis-Hospital; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time off and disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Education support

Job summary

Johnston-Willis Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our hematology and microbiology teams in Richmond, VA. The role emphasizes adherence to general lab policies, competency, and the ability to lead the section as tech-in-charge when needed.

You will perform proficiency testing, participate in annual training, and assist with specimen receiving and tracking. A strong focus on quality control and age-appropriate data communication is required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Medical Technology or related science required.
• Registry within 12 months of hire if applicable; ASCP or AMT accepted.
• Nursing degree accepted with required CLIA courses.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to lab policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Act as tech-in-charge when needed and supervise staff.
• Maintain competency through annual training and proficiency testing.
• Participate in mandatory annual training and continuous education.
• Assist in specimen receiving and inventory management.
• Organize daily tasks and troubleshoot instrumentation issues.
• Document corrective actions and quality control results.
• Train new staff on lab policies and procedures.
• Communicate patient data relevant to age-specific care.

Skills

Lab policies

Independent work

Tech-in-charge duties

Competency & testing

Train new staff

Quality control

Troubleshooting equipment

Specimen handling

Age-specific patient data

Education

Associate degree in Medical Technology

Nursing degree with CLIA courses

Associate degree in Medical Technology or Laboratory Science

Tools

OSR system

Specimen tracking tool

Quality control software/logs

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: 22.61 - 31.65 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Do you have the career opportunities as a Medical Laboratory Technician you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Johnston-Willis Hospital which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

• Knows, understands, and puts into practice general lab policies/procedures as well as department/section specific policies/procedures. Reviews all posted policy changes as required. Adheres to all regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider the options, and formulate an appropriate course of action. Recognizes and performs duties in an independent manner with little or no supervision. Possess the ability to assume and carry out "tech-in-charge" duties, including the ability to direct the activities of staff or functions, when necessary.
• Demonstrate initial and annual competency in all appropriate designated lab sections within set deadlines. Accurately performs proficiency testing when scheduled. Participates in continuing education activities.
• Participates in all facility/corporate mandatory annual training within set deadlines.
• Is cooperative in assisting the laboratory team in the completion of miscellaneous duties. This includes specimen receiving and putting away supplies when received in the department.
• Effectively organizes and completes daily tasks in assigned area{s}.
• Effectively troubleshoots/resolves instrument problems and documents corrective action in appropriate log; when necessary, performs instrumentation repairs. Effectively investigates/resolves specimen collection problems using Outstanding Specimen Report (OSR) and specimen tracking tool when appropriate.
• Assures quality control is properly performed and logged, works within quality control limits and trends, and follows proper department procedure for corrective action.
• Preventative maintenance and safety checks of equipment are performed and documented according to schedule.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to train new employees and/or students in general lab policies/procedures as well as department/section specific policies/procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to communicate with, provide care for, and assess data appropriate to the age of the patient served.
• Demonstrates knowledge and adheres to all policies relating to the JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals for the Laboratory, including, but not limited to critical call read back and patient identification.

EXPERIENCE

• Preferred - Experience as Medical Laboratory Technician

EDUCATION

• Required - Associates Degree in Medical Technology, Biological, Chemical or Physical Science. Nursing Degree will be considered with the required CLIA acceptable courses.
• Preferred - Associates Degree in Medical Technology or Laboratory Science

CERTIFICATION

• Required- Successful completion of registry within 12 months of hire for anyone with a hire date of or after 1.1.2005. Continuing education to maintain registry/licensure as required. ASCP or AMT accepted.
• Acceptable - Registry/Licensure in a specialty area will be considered.
• Preferred- ASCP/AMT/NCA/HEW. Continuing education to maintain registry/licensure as required.

Benefits

Johnston-Willis Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 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
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Johnston-Willis Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1909, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our 290+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities for Greater Richmond and the Tri-Cities area. We offer a full range of healthcare services, with specialties in cancer care, and neuroscience at our first-in-Richmond Neuroscience and Gamma Knife Center, and we are the first in the United States for HCA Healthcare, and the first in Central Virginia to offer Focused Ultrasound for essential tremors. With our sister facility, Chippenham Hospital, weve provided and continue to provide a wide range of services to Central Virginia.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."
- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.