Medical Technologist I

LanceSoft Inc; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Medical Technologist I, where you'll play a crucial role in laboratory testing and reporting. This position involves performing complex analytical tasks while adhering to strict safety and quality control standards. You'll have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team, ensuring accurate test results and maintaining patient confidentiality. With a focus on professional growth, this role offers the chance to participate in ongoing training and development. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology or related field required.
• 1 year of clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine laboratory testing and report results.
• Adhere to quality control policies and document all activities.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with safety guidelines.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Quality Control

Customer Service

Specimen Handling

Regulatory Compliance

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Job description

Title: Technical Lab - Medical Technologist I
Location: Rockville MD 20850
Duration: 5/19/2025 - 12/1/2025
Shift/Time Zone: Nightshift, 10:45 pm - 7:15 am. 40-hour employee rotating weekends. EST.

Job Description:
Basic Purpose:

• Responsible for performing routine and non-routine activities pertaining to laboratory testing and the
  reporting of results.
• Performs moderately difficult to complex tasks. Performs assigned analytical
  testing procedures in an accurate, precise, and timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses,
  reporting and maintaining records of patient test result;
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same
  manner as patient specimens;
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective
  guidelines.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities,
  instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed;
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not
  within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results,
  correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or
  supervisor.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's
  established performance specifications.
• Follow department’s procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to clients.
• If applicable, answer questions from customers or other lab personnel.
• Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.
• Maintain general appearance of the department.
• Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable
  opened dates.
• Review/train on new procedures.
• Attend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings.
• Participate in all applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and contents of the
  safety manual. Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.
• If needed, participate in government or regulatory agency inspections.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.
• This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of the
  work performed by this position.

Qualifications:
Education:

• BS in Medical Technology; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or
  Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 published in
  March 14, 1990.

Work Experience:

• 1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
  Minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex
  testing for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.

Other:

• Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several
  procedures simultaneously.
• Must interact with other departments.
  Contact with clients may be required, good customer service skills
  important.
• Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.