Medical Technologist

CJW Medical Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, VA, seeks a Medical Technologist to join the clinical laboratory team. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, proficiency testing, and ongoing competency across lab sections.

You will participate in training, quality control, and instrument troubleshooting to ensure accurate results and patient safety. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related science and registry eligibility, with 1–2 years of preferred experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related science.
• Registry eligible and MT/MLS certification within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to general lab and department policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrate competency in designated lab sections within deadlines.
• Troubleshoot instrument problems and document corrective actions.
• Perform quality control and safety checks per schedule.
• Train new employees or students in lab policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related science

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $30.64 - $42.90 / 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 Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Chippenham Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Knows, understands, and puts into practice general lab policies/procedures as well as department/sectionspecific 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.
• 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 may include specimen receiving and putting away supplies when received in the department.
• Organizes and completes daily tasks in assigned area{s}.
• 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 cultural competence by being able to explain procedures by utilizing communication interventions as appropriate for all customers across all ages and populations.
• 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.

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related science required

Certification

• Required: Registry eligible
• Successful completion of MT or MLS within 18 months of hire date. Continuing education to maintain registry/licensure is required. ASCP or AMT accepted

Experience

• Preferred: 1-2 years’ experience as Medical Technologist

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs 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 support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for 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.

Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the region's first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center.

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

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.