Medical Laboratory Technician

Spectrum Healthcare Resources•Fairfax, VA

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is seeking to hire a PRN Medical Laboratory Technician for the evening shift at the Fairfax Health Center in Fairfax, Virginia. This position offers the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients who are active military, veterans, and their dependents. The role is in an outpatient environment, emphasizing patient care over administrative duties.

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Graduation from a medical laboratory technician training program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA), or American Medical Technologists (AMT), or state licensure as a medical laboratory technician.
Have and maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
Shall be able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate with patients and other staff members.
Have knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word processing, data entry, and automated records.
Must be a US Citizen
Must have a REAL ID to get on base

Nice To Haves

Two years related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Screens patient information and collects and processes specimens for testing.
Performs testing in the Microbiology, Chemistry, Serology, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, and Immunohematology sections including specimen receipt, preparation, analysis, and reporting of results.
Checks patient identification.
Orders and accessions tests into the Composite Health Care System.
Instructs patients on proper specimen collection techniques and provides patients with necessary specimen collection equipment and containers.
All other duties assigned