Medical Technologist

Riverside Hospital•Smithfield, VA

49d•Onsite

About The Position

Riverside Smithfield Hospital, opening in early 2026, is a new, modern facility located on a 27-acre medical campus. It offers comprehensive medical services including an Emergency Department, Diagnostic Imaging, Medical/Surgical beds, ICU beds, and Operating Rooms. The Medical Technologist (MT) will work under the direction of the supervisor/manager or Director of the Laboratory, performing technical procedures in various laboratory areas. This role is crucial for maintaining quality control, equipment maintenance, and ensuring the department meets accreditation standards. The MT will also assist in training personnel and students, and may perform specimen collection and phlebotomy. This is an opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in Smithfield by delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a state-of-the-art environment.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree, Medical Lab Technology/Clinical Lab Science or Related (Required)
Medical Technologist (MT) - The ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) Clinical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist (ASCP or AMT) Upon Hire(Required) or Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) (ASCP or AMT) Upon Hire(Required)

Nice To Haves

2 years Clinical Lab experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Performs technical procedures in areas such as Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Blood Bank, Point of Care Testing, Urinalysis and Microbiology.
Facilitates positive customer service throughout the department/facility.
Responds timely to customer needs.
Recognizes, responds and communicates collaboratively with physician regarding variances in laboratory operations and patient data.
Builds collaborative professional relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs.
Follows all quality control and quality assurance guidelines.
Performs routine maintenance of departmental equipment and procedures to include inventory control, preventative maintenance and trouble shooting.
Understands the technology systems necessary for efficient department operations and takes responsibility for equipment, instrumentation and technology to maintain and ensure functionality.
Completes accurate testing to ensure quality patient care, to include preanalytic, analytic and postanalytic phases.
Assists in staff and student training.
Complies with laboratory QA/QI program.
Performs preventative maintenance, quality controls and troubleshoots on laboratory equipment per standard operating procedures to ensure quality laboratory results.
Responsible for ensuring department is maintaining accreditation from College of American Pathologist (CAP), DNV and other accrediting agency standards (as required) within the department.
May include validation testing, performance of proficiency samples, preventative maintenance, QC documentation, Temperature Checks, methods comparisons, etc.
Complies with RHS policies/procedures/regulatory requirements that support the National Patient Safety Goals and Quality Initiatives.
Recognizes and reports variances and provides resolutions.
Uses appropriate protective equipment, body mechanics and follows safety guidelines and procedures; identifies and acts to resolve variances or suspected non-compliance to management.
Performs the responsibilities of lead technologist in the absence of an on site supervisor when designated as such.
Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures; maintains a professional demeanor and exhibits a positive attitude.
May perform specimen collection, specimen processing and phlebotomy as applicable.