Medical Technologist/ Medical Lab Technician

Patient First; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Patient First in Maryland is seeking a compassionate Laboratory Technician to support specimen collection, testing, and reporting. You will follow lab procedures, maintain quality controls, and ensure accurate documentation while delivering friendly service to patients.

The role requires high school diploma or equivalent, college chemistry/biology coursework, and professional certifications are preferred. This position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Keyboarding experience required.
• One year of clerical and/or clinical experience preferred.
• Completion of college credits with chemistry, biology and medical lab techniques.
• ASCP certification preferred or registry-eligible.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen collection, handling, and processing, as well as test analyses and reporting.
• Document all quality controls activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
• Identify indicators that may impact test performance and notify Lab Supervisor.
• Order, receive, and distribute laboratory stock as needed in laboratory and treatment area.
• Understand all checklists and perform duties on the checklists.
• Adhere to safety policies defined by Patient First and OSHA.
• Provide positive, warm, friendly customer service in all interactions.
• Foster teamwork and a positive, professional atmosphere.
• Complete other duties as directed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Keyboarding

Clerical experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

60 semester hours with chemistry, biology, and medical lab techniques

Associate degree in chemistry, biology or related science

Clinical rotations in microbiology, urinalysis, chemistry and hematology

ASCP certification preferred

Registry-eligible technologists encouraged to apply

Job description

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to the following: 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

Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following: 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

Salary Range: $32.00 - $36.50, depending on experience.

Benefits and Other Compensation

• Discounted Medical treatment at any Patient First location (employees only)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match, for employees who qualify)
• Paid Annual Leave, Overtime Pay, Double time compensation for all holidays worked

Bonuses include:

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

About Patient First

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.