Night Shift Medical Laboratory Tech II

MedStar Health; Olney (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Olney, MD is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform specimen testing and analysis overnight (11pm–7:30am) with weekend rotations. The role ensures quality control, QA, instrument maintenance, and accurate documentation in accordance with standards.

The position requires an Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent; 3–6 years of clinical lab experience; MLT (ASCP) or AMT certification upon hire.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or military/vocational program is required.
• 3-6 years of clinical laboratory training and/or experience is required.
• MLT (ASCP) or AMT Medical Laboratory Technician certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates specimen adequacy for test performance and obtains specimens.
• Performs routine and specialized testing; correlates findings with disease stage.
• Reviews and verifies test results; documents and communicates abnormal results.
• Performs daily quality control and QA measures to ensure tolerance limits.
• Analyzes technical problems in specimen collection and instrumentation; maintains supplies.
• Maintains clean, organized work area and follows lean standards; decontaminates surfaces.

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or military/vocational program

Job description

MedStar Health in Olney, MD is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform specimen testing and analysis overnight (11pm–7:30am) with weekend rotations. The role ensures quality control, QA, instrument maintenance, and accurate documentation in accordance with standards.

The position requires an Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent; 3–6 years of clinical lab experience; MLT (ASCP) or AMT certification upon hire.