Medical Laboratory Technician

Valley Health System•Winchester, VA

19d

About The Position

Medical Laboratory Technicians are professional health caregivers who continually seek to improve performance in all areas of laboratory analysis. The technician serves patients across all age groups, including neonatal, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, and must be proficient in phlebotomy for these groups when applicable. Technicians and technologists work as generalists and must perform automated and manual testing in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Microbiology, and Serology. They must maintain instruments, interpret calibrations and quality control, prioritize work, and maintain a professional demeanor under stress.

Requirements

Associate degree in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory/medical technology science from an accredited institution. Alternative science degrees or U.S. military laboratory training may be accepted when CLIA alternative education requirements are met; transcripts must be submitted with the application.
At least 18 months of hospital laboratory experience, or six months of full-time-equivalent general Medical Technology experience within a Valley Health facility.
MLT certification (ASCP or equivalent) or state licensure.
West Virginia DHHR Clinical Laboratory Practitioner License, if applicable; primary source verification is required.
Demonstrated knowledge and competence in providing service to patients of all ages, including neonatal, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Demonstrated knowledge and competence in diagnostic testing, applying Det Norske Veritas (DNV) patient-safety initiatives.
Ability to maintain attention to detail while meeting quality and productivity expectations.
Ability to prioritize work and situational professional demands.
Professional verbal and written communication and demeanor under stress.
Professional and respectful interaction with patients, physicians, and employees.

Responsibilities

Perform automated and manual testing in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Microbiology, and Serology.
Perform phlebotomy for patients across age groups when applicable.
Perform instrument maintenance and interpret calibrations and quality control.
Prioritize work and maintain a professional demeanor under stress.
Provide service to patients of all ages, from neonatal through geriatric.
Apply patient-safety initiatives to diagnostic testing and all aspects of patient care.