Medical Laboratory Scientist 2

Inova • Lorton, VA

3d • $32 - $56 • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is looking for a dedicated Medical Laboratory Technician 2 to join the team. This is a Part-time evening Shift: ( Every Monday and Tuesday evening shift and every other weekend evening shift. This is a change from one week being Monday and Tuesday and the second week being Monday and 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.
• FORMS OF ACCEPTABLE EDU: 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
• 1 year of experience
• Successful completion 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 12 months can be used in lieu of 1 year of full time acceptable clinical experience.
• Certified Medical Lab Technician or Medical Laboratory Technician-Upon start.

Responsibilities

• Ensures quality specimens for Laboratory testing by recognizing pre-analytical factors that adversely affect patient results.
• Communicates 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
• 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
• 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• flexible work schedules

What This Job Offers

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