Medical Technologist

Lifepoint Health; Richlands (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off and disability insurance

Tuition assistance and 401(k) retirement package

Mental and physical wellness programs

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare delivery network is seeking a Medical Technologist to join their day shift team. The position involves responsibilities such as specimen collection, laboratory testing, and ensuring quality control within the lab. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science and preferably 1-2 years of clinical laboratory experience. This role offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Aids the phlebotomists in the collection of specimens.
• Performs tests within the laboratory ordered by physicians.
• Processes and verifies quality of samples.
• Assures correlation and verification of test results.
• Processes specimens for delayed testing or referral.
• Performs daily quality control for each test.
• Assists with secretarial duties as needed.
• Ensures timely and friendly phone response.
• Assists in timely reporting of outpatient results.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Specimen processing

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

Medical Technologist- Day Shift

Your experience matters

Clinch Valley Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Technologist, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute

A Medical Technologist who excels in this role:

• Aids the phlebotomists in the collection of specimens.
• Performs tests within the laboratory ordered by physicians or contract with companies.
• Processes and verifies the quality and appropriateness of any sample while maintaining accurate identification throughout the testing and reporting procedures.
• Assures that correlation and verification of results of stats, timed specimens, drug levels, panic values, and document calls to units or physicians as required.
• Processes all specimens (including proper storage and/or transport arrangements) for delayed testing or for referral to external labs.
• Performs daily quality control for each test performed according to policy and procedure.
• Assists with any secretarial duties as needed.
• Ensures phones are answered timely and customer friendly.
• Assists in timely report of outpatient results to physicians and medical records.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s of Science with a major in Medical Laboratory Science.

• 1 - 2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory preferred

More about Clinch Valley Health

Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Clinch Valley Medical Center is a 175-bed acute care hospital with a growing integrated network of care that offers many services for our community. Today, our unwavering commitment to our patients ranks us as one of the top hospitals in Virginia and the nation for quality of care – including patient safety and health outcomes.

EEOC Statement

Clinch Valley Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fauquier Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

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