Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Technician

2h2 hours ago

Patient First

Silver Spring, US · Full-time · $64,000 – $72,000

About this role

This role is responsible for following the laboratory's procedures for specimen collection, handling, and processing, as well as test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of test results. The technologist or technician will also ensure adherence to the laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities, instrument calibrations, and maintenance.

Day-to-day tasks include identifying indicators that may impact test performance or reporting of test results and either making corrections or notifying the Lab Supervisor. Responsibilities also involve ordering, receiving, and distributing laboratory stock as needed in the laboratory and treatment area.

The position requires a strong commitment to safety policies defined by Patient First and OSHA, along with providing positive, warm, and friendly customer service in all interactions. Fostering teamwork and a positive, professional atmosphere is essential to the lab environment.

Registry-eligible technologists are encouraged to apply, and the role offers opportunities to grow within a supportive clinical team. With a focus on accurate and timely testing, this position plays a key part in patient care delivery.

Requirements

Employee must be at least 18 years of age
High school graduate or equivalent
Keyboarding experience required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Minimum 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited college, including chemistry, biology, and medical laboratory techniques, or an Associate degree in chemistry, biology or related science, plus completion of clinical rotations in microbiology, urinalysis, chemistry and hematology; or a fifty week military Medical Laboratory Procedures course meeting qualifications for military enlisted occupational specialty of 'Medical Laboratory Specialist'
Registered Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or other recognized certification agency preferred
Registry-eligible technologists are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Following the laboratory’s procedure for specimen collection, handling, and processing, as well as test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of test results
Following the laboratory’s quality control policies and documenting all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance
Identifying indicators that may impact test performance or reporting of test results and either making corrections or notifying the Lab Supervisor
Ordering, receiving, and distributing laboratory stock as needed in the laboratory and treatment area
Understanding all checklists and performing all duties on the checklists associated with the position
Adhering to safety policies as defined by Patient First and OSHA
Providing positive, warm and friendly customer service in all interactions and fostering teamwork and a positive, professional atmosphere
Completing other duties as directed

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and dependents
Disability, Life and Long Term care insurance
Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending accounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
Paid Annual Leave, Volunteer Time Off Pay, Bereavement Leave, Emergency Leave Bank
Overtime Pay, Holiday Pay, Double time compensation for all holidays worked
Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family
Bonuses include Recruitment bonus, Patient Care Performance bonus (center employees only), and Weekend bonus (center employees only)