Medical Technologist/ Medical Laboratory Technician

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

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.

Qualifications

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: $31.50 - $35.50, 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)

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.