Medical Laboratory Technician

The US Oncology Network•Suffolk, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders, is hiring a Medical Laboratory Technician to support its offices in Suffolk. This is a full-time, in-person position. The technician performs laboratory testing and related specimen processing, quality control, equipment maintenance, documentation, and patient-result reporting. The role also assists with special procedures, phlebotomy, and blood product transfusion workflows while following laboratory, safety, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

For MLTs, an associate degree in medical technology or laboratory science is required.
For MTs (MLS), a bachelor's degree in medical technology or laboratory science is required.
Must be willing to travel between sites.
Current state license if required.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of related experience preferred.
AMT, ASCP, or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining patient-result records.
Send specimens to reference laboratories for testing not performed in-house and process incoming laboratory testing orders, including reference laboratory specimens.
Assist with special procedures as needed, such as bone marrows in the room.
Analyze Chemistry, Hematology, and Immunology specimens.
Maintain and operate laboratory equipment and perform daily, weekly, and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated.
Follow quality control policies and document QC activities, calibrations, instrument maintenance, and lot numbers for controls, calibrators, and reagents.
Participate in proficiency testing by analyzing samples and reporting results at least once a year.
Prepare peripheral blood smears and perform complete WBC differentials.
Microscopically examine urinary sediment, record results on the appropriate worksheet and computer system, perform file maintenance, and process specimens for send-out testing.
Follow laboratory policies when test systems are outside acceptable performance levels; identify and correct problems or notify a supervisor, and document corrective actions.
Maintain quality assurance documentation, including accessioning, test report, and quality control logs, equipment records, and checklists.
Verify critical results and document accurate follow-up.
Maintain adequate supplies, check their viability before patient testing, prepare reagents, stains, and other chemical solutions as needed, and restock the laboratory area.
Process in-house and incoming results for charting and chart patient results in a timely manner as needed.
Properly identify and band patients for blood product transfusions and process appropriately labeled specimens according to local blood bank policy.
Assist with phlebotomy and collect ordered specimens; ensure pre-authorization and complete appropriate consent forms (ABN) before collecting limited-coverage tests.
Follow OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures and comply with applicable regulatory agency standards.
Maintain the confidentiality of information related to patients and medical staff.