Medical Laboratory Technologist / Medical Laboratory Technician

Patient First; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Patient First in Glen Allen, VA is seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician to join our team. You will follow procedures for specimen collection, processing, and test analyses, while maintaining quality controls and records.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, customer service skills, and experience in clinical laboratories. A background in chemistry/biology and relevant certifications is preferred, with opportunities for professional growth and a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited college, including chemistry, biology, and medical laboratory techniques.
• Completion of clinical rotations in microbiology, urinalysis, chemistry and hematology; or equivalent military Medical Laboratory Procedures course.
• Registered Medical Technologists (M.T.) or Medical Laboratory Technicians (M.L.T.) by ASCP or other recognized certification agency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen collection, handling, processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of test results.
• Document quality controls activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
• Identify indicators that may impact test performance and notify Lab Supervisor as needed.
• Order, receive, and distribute laboratory stock in the lab and treatment area.
• Adhere to safety policies defined by Patient First and OSHA.
• Provide positive, warm and friendly customer service in all interactions.
• Foster teamwork and a positive, professional atmosphere.
• Complete other duties as directed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in chemistry/biology or related science

Minimum 60 semester hours

ASCP certification preferred

Job description

Sign-on Bonus!

The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to the following:

• Following the laboratory’s procedure for specimen collection, handling, and processing, as well as test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of test results; Following the laboratory’s quality control policies;
• Documenting all quality controls activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance;
• Identifying indicators that may impact test performance or reporting of test results and either making corrections or notifying Lab Supervisor;
• Ordering, receiving, and distributing laboratory stock as needed in laboratory and treatment area;
• Understanding all checklists and being able to perform all duties on the checklists associated with the position;
• Adhering to safety policies as defined by Patient First and OSHA;
• Providing positive, warm and friendly customer service in all interactions;
• Fostering teamwork and a positive, professional atmosphere;
• Completing other duties as directed.

Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Employee must be at least 18 years of age;
• High school graduate or equivalent;
• Keyboarding experience required;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• One year of clerical experience preferred;
• One year of clinical experience preferred;
• Minimum 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited college, including chemistry, biology, and medical laboratory techniques, or an Associate degree in chemistry, biology or related science. Completion of clinical rotations in the areas of microbiology, urinalysis, chemistry and hematology; or Fifty week military Medical Laboratory Procedures course and meet qualifications for military enlisted occupational specialty of “Medical Laboratory Specialist”;
• Registered Medical Technologists (M.T.) or Medical Laboratory Technicians (M.L.T.) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or other recognized certification agency of medical laboratory professionals preferred;
• Registry-eligible technologists are encouraged to apply.