Technologist 6056

OLSA Resources, Inc.; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Virginia seeks a qualified Medical Technologist to perform laboratory tests and analyses. Candidates must hold a valid TN license and have a degree in Medical Technology or equivalent, along with 1-3 years of clinical laboratory experience. Responsibilities include maintaining records, managing hazardous waste, and following safety protocols. This position offers a variable schedule with evening hours on certain weekdays.

Qualifications

• Chemistry background preferred.
• Need TN licensed Med Tech.
• 1-3 years experience in a Clinical Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests and analyses according to established procedures.
• Maintain logs/records and answer telephones.
• Manage hazardous chemical waste and ensure safety procedures compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency with numbers

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Medical Technologist degree or equivalent

Tools

Personal computer

Job description

Overview

Grade 5 - Performs tests and analyses according to established procedures in designated technical department.

Responsibilities

• Administrative: Answer telephones, maintain logs/records, organizational skills, proficiency with numbers, research information, time management, train employees, use computerized databases, written and verbal communications.
• Machine: Personal computer.
• Additional job duty (as assigned): Hazardous Chemical Waste Management — proper identification of known hazardous material in the workplace; knowledge of personal protective measures; accident avoidance; knowledge of hazardous waste characteristics, hazardous waste volume generation limits, accumulation limits, spill control measures, record keeping, proper handling and container management, labeling, container and storage inspection.
• Working Conditions: Possible exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens; regularly exposed to the risk of blood-borne diseases; must comply with applicable safety procedures.
• Vision Requirements: Far acuity, near acuity, depth perception, color vision.
• License/Certification/Education: Medical Technologist degree or equivalent and city/state licenses or permits to qualify as a Technologist with 1-3 years experience in a Clinical Laboratory.

Qualifications

• Need TN licensed Med Tech. Chemistry background preferred.

Schedule

HOURS: 2p-8:30p on Tuesdays; Wednesdays/Thursdays 12p-8:30p; Friday 12p-7p