Medical Laboratory Technician - Chemistry - Nights

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Medical Lab Technician (MLT) prepares specimens for analysis by accessioning orders via LIS (CIS), verifying specimen acceptability and performing established pre-analytical procedures in accordance with laboratory policy in an accurate, safe and timely manner. This role provides support services for the clinical laboratories by resolving problem specimens/orders and responding to telephone inquiries for test results and specimen collection criteria. The Medical Lab Technician job duties are performed in a customer focused, courteous and efficient manner. This job must be available for other duties as assigned by team leaders, supervisors, and departmental Managers. Additionally, this job provides accurate and timely testing and reports results to requesting physicians and other health care professionals for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The Medical Lab Technician should consistently utilize excellent customer service skills to both internal and external customers at all times. This position displays a positive and professional interpersonal style with a strong commitment to the team effort is mandatory.

Requirements

• Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent accrediting agencies
• New graduates must obtain certification within 12 months of hire
• Minimum: Entry Level Medical Laboratory Technician Graduate
• Associate Degree in Clinical/Medical Lab Sciences

Nice To Haves

• Certification not required but strongly encouraged if hired before January 2007

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for analysis by accessioning orders via LIS (CIS)
• Verify specimen acceptability and perform established pre-analytical procedures
• Resolve problem specimens/orders and respond to telephone inquiries for test results
• Provide accurate and timely testing and report results to physicians and health care professionals
• Utilize excellent customer service skills with internal and external customers
• Perform additional duties as assigned by team leaders, supervisors, and departmental Managers

Benefits

• $5,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by June 30, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees