Medical Laboratory Scientist – Medical Lab Technician – Rappahannock General Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Kilmarnock, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician I (MLT) is responsible for performing routine tests on blood, tissues, and other body specimens. They provide physicians with quality results using a variety of clinical laboratory equipment. The MLT must have a total understanding of patient safety and laboratory techniques necessary to guarantee 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-pasted 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 acceptability of specimens by performing visual inspections or by recognizing abnormal/ unusual results
Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results by taking the 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 area, monitoring temperatures following hospital policies, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment
Other duties as assigned