Medical Technologist

Riverside Health System•Newport News, VA

6d•$31 - $42

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 areas such as Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Blood Bank, Point of Care Testing, Urinalysis, and Microbiology according to established protocols and standard operating procedures. The technologist follows departmental quality control and quality assurance guidelines, including accurate performance, review, and documentation. The position performs routine maintenance of departmental equipment and procedures, including inventory control, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting. It participates in proficiency testing and helps maintain readiness for accreditation standards from CAP, DNV, the state, OSHA, AABB, CLIA, and other applicable agencies. The technologist assists with training new and existing personnel and students, and may perform lead technologist responsibilities when designated in the absence of an on-site supervisor. The role adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintains a professional demeanor, 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 Board of Certification (BOC), or Medical Technologist certification through ASCP or AMT, required upon hire; alternatively, Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) certification through ASCP or AMT, required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Performs technical laboratory procedures in Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Blood Bank, Point of Care Testing, Urinalysis, and Microbiology.
Facilitates positive customer service and responds promptly to customer needs.
Recognizes, responds to, and communicates collaboratively 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 completes accurate testing across preanalytic, analytic, and postanalytic phases.
Performs routine and preventive maintenance, inventory control, quality controls, and troubleshooting for departmental equipment and procedures.
Takes responsibility for equipment, instrumentation, and technology needed for efficient department operations and functionality.
Assists with staff and student training.
Complies with the laboratory QA/QI program and supports departmental accreditation requirements, including validation testing, proficiency samples, preventive maintenance, QC documentation, temperature checks, and method comparisons as applicable.
Complies with Riverside Health System 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 procedures, and identifies and acts to resolve variances or suspected non-compliance.
May perform specimen collection, specimen processing, and phlebotomy as applicable.
May perform lead technologist responsibilities in the absence of an on-site supervisor when designated.