Medical Technologist/ Medical Lab Technician

Patient First•Beltsville, MD

4d•$32 - $37

About The Position

The Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Technician performs laboratory procedures involving specimen collection, handling, processing, and testing, and reports and maintains test results. The role follows laboratory quality-control and safety policies, documents quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance, and identifies issues that could affect test performance or result reporting. The employee may correct identified issues or notify the Lab Supervisor. Other duties include managing laboratory stock, completing position checklists, providing friendly customer service, and fostering teamwork and a professional atmosphere.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Keyboarding experience required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
At least 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited college, including chemistry, biology, and medical laboratory techniques, or an associate degree in chemistry, biology, or a related science; completion of clinical rotations in microbiology, urinalysis, chemistry, and hematology; or completion of a 50-week military Medical Laboratory Procedures course and qualification for the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist.

Nice To Haves

One year of clerical experience preferred.
One year of clinical experience preferred.
Registration as a Medical Technologist (M.T.) or Medical Laboratory Technician (M.L.T.) through ASCP or another recognized medical laboratory professional certification agency preferred.
Registry-eligible technologists are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Follow laboratory procedures for specimen collection, handling, processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining test-result records.
Follow laboratory quality-control policies.
Document quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
Identify indicators that may affect test performance or reporting; make corrections or notify the Lab Supervisor.
Order, receive, and distribute laboratory stock as needed in the laboratory and treatment area.
Understand and perform all duties on the checklists associated with the position.
Adhere to Patient First and OSHA safety policies.
Provide positive, warm, and friendly customer service in all interactions.
Foster teamwork and a positive, professional atmosphere.
Complete other duties as directed.