Medical Laboratory Technician

The US Oncology Network•Newport News, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Oncology Associates is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to support its offices in Suffolk. The role performs laboratory testing and related specimen processing, reporting, documentation, quality-control, equipment-maintenance, inventory, and patient-support duties. The position is full-time and in-person, with a compensation range of $27.75 to $35.49 per hour. Actual compensation depends on job-related factors including experience, education, certifications, licensure, and relevant skills.

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.
Willingness to travel between sites.
Current state license if required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining patient-result records.
Send specimens to reference laboratories for tests not performed in-house and process incoming laboratory orders, including reference-laboratory specimens.
Assist with special procedures as needed, such as bone marrow procedures in the room.
Analyze Chemistry, Hematology, and Immunology specimens.
Maintain and operate laboratory equipment and perform scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly instrument maintenance.
Follow quality-control policies and document quality-control activities, calibrations, instrument maintenance, and lot numbers for controls, calibrators, and reagents.
Participate in proficiency testing by analyzing samples and reporting results at least annually.
Prepare peripheral blood smears and perform complete WBC differentials.
Microscopically examine urinary sediment, record results on the appropriate worksheet and computer system, maintain files, 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, verify supplies are viable before patient testing, prepare reagents, stains, and other chemical solutions as needed, and restock the laboratory.
Process in-house and incoming results for charting and chart patient results in a timely manner.
Identify and band patients for blood-product transfusions and process properly labeled specimens according to local blood-bank policy.
Assist with phlebotomy and collect ordered specimens; ensure pre-authorization and complete required consent forms, including ABNs, before collecting limited-coverage tests.
Follow OSHA requirements and Universal Precaution procedures and comply with applicable regulatory standards.
Maintain confidentiality of information related to patients and medical staff.
Travel between sites as required.