Medical Laboratory Technologist / Medical Laboratory Technician

Patient First•Manassas, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Patient First has been providing quality medical care since 1981, with a vision to make healthcare convenient and cost-effective. Our 78 centers across the mid-Atlantic region operate daily, offering primary care, urgent care, and occupational health services. We integrate services like X-rays, lab tests, and prescription drugs on-site to enhance patient convenience. We are looking for dedicated professionals to join our team.

Requirements

Employee must be at least 18 years of age
High school graduate or equivalent
Keyboarding experience required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Minimum 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited college, including chemistry, biology, and medical laboratory techniques, or an Associate degree in chemistry, biology or related science
Completion of clinical rotations in the areas of microbiology, urinalysis, chemistry and hematology; or Fifty week military Medical Laboratory Procedures course and meet qualifications for military enlisted occupational specialty of “Medical Laboratory Specialist”

Nice To Haves

One year of clerical experience preferred
One year of clinical experience preferred
Registered Medical Technologists (M.T.) or Medical Laboratory Technicians (M.L.T.) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or other recognized certification agency of medical laboratory professionals preferred
Registry-eligible technologists are encouraged to apply
Medical candidates with at least 1-2 years of experience in a physician's office or hospital setting are preferred

Responsibilities

Following the laboratory’s procedure for specimen collection, handling, and processing, as well as test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of test results
Following the laboratory’s quality control policies
Documenting all quality controls activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance
Identifying indicators that may impact test performance or reporting of test results and either making corrections or notifying Lab Supervisor
Ordering, receiving, and distributing laboratory stock as needed in laboratory and treatment area
Understanding all checklists and being able to perform all duties on the checklists associated with the position
Adhering to safety policies as defined by Patient First and OSHA
Providing positive, warm and friendly customer service in all interactions
Fostering teamwork and a positive, professional atmosphere
Completing other duties as directed