Medical Laboratory Technician 1 and Medical Laboratory Technician 2

Inova Health System • Fairfax, VA

5d • $24 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for dedicated Medical Laboratory Technician 1 and Medical Laboratory Technician 2 in the Fairfax area to work in children’s specialties including Inova Children's Hematology/Oncology. These roles will be full-time, day shift with varying hours from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in science from a college/university recognized by regional or national accreditation agency.
• Other acceptable forms of education will follow the guidelines of American Society for Clinical Pathology or American Medical Technologists Board certification.
• Associate's degree or 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university with 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in chemistry and 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in biology with the ELIGIBILITY for ASCP Board certification
• Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science or Accredited Bureau of Health Education Schools accredited Medical Lab Technician program.
• Successful completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course within the last ten years.
• Three years of full-time acceptable clinical experience for eligibility for Medical Lab Technician.
• Board certification ELIGIBILITY can be used as proof that this requirement is met
• Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science or Accredited Bureau of Health Education Schools accredited Medical Lab Technician program., or a foreign medical laboratory science clinical training program within the last 12 months can be used in lieu of 1 year of full time acceptable clinical experience.
• Must be eligible for Medical Lab Technician (American Society for Clinical Pathology ) or Medical Lab Technician (American Medical Technologists Board) certification per the ASCP/AMT guidelines.
• Certification must be established within 2 years of hire date.
• 1 year of experience
• Certified Medical Lab Technician or Medical Laboratory Technician-Upon start.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) work experience
• More than 1 year of clinical practice experience

Responsibilities

• Floats to other areas to maintain productivity and proficiency.
• Follows site specific standard operating procedures, manuals and instructions.
• Reports clinical data accurately and efficiently so that care givers receive timely patient information.
• Notifies appropriate individual(s), including technical support, of problems or discrepancies according to established procedures.
• Minimizes department expenses by using resources efficiently while avoiding urgent supply requests and inventory loss due to expiration.
• Adheres to regulatory agency guidelines (e.g. CAP, The Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, OSHA, State, FDA, AABB, etc.).
• Performs routine/special specimen collection, sample preparation and result reporting while maintaining positive patient identification throughout.
• Proficient with computers; familiarity with laboratory and hospital information systems.
• Adheres to laboratory safety procedures and processes at all times.
• Operates systems/methodologies in order to produce timely and accurate data for patients, QC, and proficiency testing.
• Demonstrates knowledge performing special procedures per facility department and based on competency assessment specific to those procedures.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.
• Ensures quality specimens for Laboratory testing by recognizing pre-analytical factors that adversely affect patient results.
• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with team members to optimize job performance and foster working relationships.
• Demonstrating a knowledge of operational/regulatory standards.
• Operates systems/methodologies in order to produce timely and accurate data for patients, quality control and proficiency testing.
• Participates in professional growth opportunities to enhance personal, team and departmental development by demonstrating operational knowledge and adhering to regulatory standards.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• a robust team member wellness program
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
• up to $10,000 for student loans
• offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• paid time off
• paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree