Medical Technologist: Lab Operations & QC Expert

Patient First; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted medical care

401(k) retirement plan

Paid annual leave

Overtime pay

Bonuses: recruitment

Performance bonus

Weekend bonus

Job summary

Patient First in Towson is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to execute specimen collection, processing, and test analyses while maintaining quality controls and records.

The role requires strong verbal and written communication, clerical and clinical experience, and a background in chemistry/biology or related science. Candidates should be at least 18, with a high school diploma and willingness to meet ASCP or equivalent certification standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 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 with chemistry, biology and medical lab techniques, or an Associate degree in chemistry/biology or related science.

Responsibilities

• Follow lab procedures for specimen collection, handling, processing and test analyses.
• Maintain records of test results and report accurately.
• Follow quality control policies and document calibrations and maintenance.
• Identify indicators affecting test performance and notify supervisor as needed.
• Order, receive and distribute laboratory stock in lab and treatment areas.
• Understand and perform duties on all checklists for the position.
• Adhere to safety policies per Patient First and OSHA guidelines.
• Provide warm, friendly customer service in all interactions.
• Foster teamwork and a professional atmosphere.
• Complete additional duties as directed.

Skills

Keyboarding

Verbal and written communication

Clerical experience

Clinical experience

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 (51 weeks)

ASCP MT/MLT certification or eligible

Tools

ASCP certification tools

Job description

Patient First in Towson is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to execute specimen collection, processing, and test analyses while maintaining quality controls and records.

The role requires strong verbal and written communication, clerical and clinical experience, and a background in chemistry/biology or related science. Candidates should be at least 18, with a high school diploma and willingness to meet ASCP or equivalent certification standards.