Medical Lab Technician (MLT) - Maryview Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Portsmouth, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician I (MLT) is responsible for performing routine tests on blood, tissues, and other body specimens, and providing physicians with quality results using a variety of clinical laboratory equipment. The MLT must have a thorough understanding of patient safety and laboratory techniques to ensure complete patient safety and anonymity.

Requirements

Associates of Science in Medical Lab Technology OR Completed 60 semester hours (including six hours of chemistry and six of biology) of academic credit from a college or university accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency and have completed a Medical Lab Technician Program OR Completed a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course within the past ten years.
MLT Medical Laboratory Technician Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required).
Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment.
Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner.

Nice To Haves

Two years of technical experience in a clinical laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

Performs analytical tests on biological specimens in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner in compliance with documented laboratory procedures.
Determines the acceptability of specimens by performing visual inspections or by recognizing abnormal/unusual results.
Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results by taking appropriate action according to protocols.
Performs quality control for all testing and meets established ranges before patient results are released.
Maintains a safe and efficient work environment by performing equipment checks, cleaning work areas, monitoring temperatures following hospital policies, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
Other duties as assigned.