Medical Technologist

Riverside Hospital•Williamsburg, VA

26d

About The Position

The Medical Technologist works under the direction of the supervisor or manager in the area of responsibility and/or the Director of the Laboratory. The role performs technical procedures in Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Blood Bank, Point of Care Testing, Urinalysis, and Microbiology according to established protocols and standard operating procedures. The position follows departmental quality control and quality assurance guidelines, including accurate performance, review, and documentation, and performs routine equipment maintenance, inventory control, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting. The Medical Technologist participates in proficiency testing and helps maintain departmental readiness for accreditation standards from CAP, DNV, the State, OSHA, AABB, CLIA, and other applicable agencies. The role supports training for new and existing personnel and students, and may perform lead technologist responsibilities when designated and when an on-site supervisor is absent. The position adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintains a professional demeanor and positive attitude, and may perform specimen collection, specimen processing, and phlebotomy as applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Lab Technology, Clinical Lab Science, or a related field.
Medical Technologist (MT) certification through ASCP, or Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist (ASCP or AMT), or Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) certification through AMT; required upon hire.
Follows established protocols and standard operating procedures and applicable quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Performs technical procedures in Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Blood Bank, Point of Care Testing, Urinalysis, and Microbiology.
Facilitates positive customer service and responds promptly to customer needs.
Communicates and collaborates with physicians regarding variances in laboratory operations and patient data.
Builds collaborative professional relationships with a multidisciplinary team to support patient care needs.
Follows quality control and quality assurance guidelines and complies with the laboratory QA/QI program.
Performs accurate testing across preanalytic, analytic, and postanalytic phases.
Maintains departmental equipment and procedures, including inventory control, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Uses and maintains equipment, instrumentation, and technology needed for efficient department operations.
Assists with staff and student training.
Supports departmental accreditation requirements, including validation testing, proficiency samples, preventive maintenance, QC documentation, temperature checks, and methods comparisons as applicable.
Complies with RHS policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements supporting National Patient Safety Goals and Quality Initiatives.
Recognizes and reports variances and provides resolutions.
Uses appropriate protective equipment and body mechanics, follows safety guidelines, and reports or addresses suspected non-compliance.
May perform specimen collection, specimen processing, and phlebotomy as applicable.
May perform lead technologist responsibilities when designated in the absence of an on-site supervisor.