Medical Laboratory Technologist / Medical Laboratory Technician

Patient First; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance for employees and/or

Dental insurance for employees

Vision insurance for employees

401(k) with employer match

Paid annual leave and holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Patient First is seeking a Laboratory professional in Richmond, VA, to perform specimen collection, processing, test analyses, and reporting while adhering to safety and quality controls.

Requirements include a minimum of 60 semester hours or an associate degree in chemistry, biology or related science, plus clinical rotations or military medical laboratory training. Registration-eligible or ASCP certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Keyboarding experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• One year of clerical experience preferred.
• One year of clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• 60 semester hours incl. chemistry/biology OR associate degree in related science.
• Completion of clinical rotations in microbiology/urinalysis/chemistry/hematology OR military Medical Laboratory Procedures course.
• MSP or MLT registry-eligible preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, analyze specimens and report results.
• Follow laboratory quality control policies and maintain records.
• Document quality controls, calibrations, and maintenance.
• Identify indicators impacting test performance and correct or notify supervisor.
• Order, receive, and distribute laboratory stock as needed.
• Understand checklists and perform duties per the position's checklists.
• Adhere to safety policies per Patient First and OSHA.
• Provide positive customer service in all interactions.
• Foster teamwork and a positive professional atmosphere.
• Complete other duties as directed.

Skills

Communication

Keyboarding

Education

60 semester hours incl. chemistry/biology/medical lab techniques

Associate degree in chemistry/biology or related science

Clinical rotations in microbiology/urinalysis/chemistry/hematology

Military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks)

ASCP or equivalent certification preferred

Registration-eligible technologist/MLT encouraged

Tools

ASCP certification

Job description

Sign-on Bonus!

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.

Salary Range: $31.00 - $36.50, depending on experience.

Benefits and Other Compensation: Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and dependents Disability, Life and Long Term care insurance Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending accounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match) Paid Annual Leave, Volunteer Time Off Pay, Bereavement Leave, Emergency Leave Bank Overtime Pay, Holiday Pay, Double time compensation for all holidays worked Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family

Bonuses include:

• Recruitment bonus
• Patient Care Performance bonus (center employees only)
• Weekend bonus (center employees only)

Since opening our first medical center in 1981, Patient First's vision remains the same: making access to quality medical care as convenient and cost-effective as possible. To achieve this objective, we have adopted and continue to embrace many innovative operating systems and practices. All 78 Patient First centers in the mid-Atlantic region are open every day of the year- including weekends and holidays. Patient First provides both primary and urgent care services as well as a broad range of Occupational Health services. X-rays, lab tests, and prescription drugs are available on-site to save time and reduce the need for extra trips. Patient First offers excellent benefits packages, flexible hours, and competitive compensations for Nurses, Lab and Radiologic Technologists, Medical Assistants, and Front Office staff. Medical candidates with at least 1-2 years of experience in a physician's office or hospital setting are preferred.

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