Medical Lab Technician or Scientist, PT, Days

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did.  Come join our team.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities: 

Under the direction of a medical technologist, supervisor or lead technologist, performs accurate routine and occasional specialized technical procedures in accordance with established procedures and in a reliable manner.

• Performs quality control on instruments, equipment and reagents in order to maintain high quality of laboratory services and in accordance with all regulatory requirements.
• In accordance with departmental and regulatory guidelines, evaluates abnormal test results and resolve instrument problems to ensure validity of reported results.
• Enters test results in laboratory computer system accurately and promptly to ensure expected turn-around times.
• In a professional manner, interfaces with physicians, hospital departments and other professionals regarding test results, concerns, and analysis.
• Monitors equipment and supplies in order to maintain adequate inventory levels to ensure continuous operation.
• Performs proficiency testing on both external and internal specimens in order to maintain adherence to all regulatory requirements.
• Assists with training of new Associates as well as ensure own competencies by participating in all educational in-services and monthly proficiency testing programs.
• Collects and label blood specimens for the laboratory in compliance with department's needs and expectations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate of Science with a degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician, or equivalent military training/certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician and have been determined to be ASCP eligible.
• ASCP certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician required or eligible or NCA certification required or eligible.
• One to two years relevant experience preferred.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) standing, walking, and sitting; occasional (0-33% of workday) bending, stooping, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull up to 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination. 

Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.  Ability to multi-task.  Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.  Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends. 

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals.  Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.   

“It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”