Medical Technician/Medical Laboratory Technologist

Patient First•Richmond, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Since opening our first medical center in 1981, Patient First's vision remains the same: making access to quality medical care as convenient and cost-effective as possible. To achieve this objective, we have adopted and continue to embrace many innovative operating systems and practices. All 78 Patient First centers in the mid-Atlantic region are open every day of the year- including weekends and holidays. Patient First provides both primary and urgent care services as well as a broad range of Occupational Health services. X-rays, lab tests, and prescription drugs are available on-site to save time and reduce the need for extra trips.

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
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