Medical Lab Technician 1-Part Time (Nights)

The Medical Lab Technician 1 communicates effectively and works cooperatively with team members to optimize job performance and foster working relationships. Demonstrates knowledge of operational and regulatory standards. Ensures quality specimens for laboratory testing by recognizing pre-analytical factors that adversely affect patient results. Operates systems/methodologies in order to produce timely and accurate data for patients, QC, and proficiency testing. Participates in professional growth opportunities to enhance personal, team, and departmental development by demonstrating operational knowledge and adhering regulatory standards. Reports clinical data accurately and efficiently.

Inova Benefits and Perks:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability
• NEW! 4 weeks PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
• Retirement: Inova matches dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute to the plan
• Competitive salary: Pay based experience
• Amazing Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work
• Supplemental Plans: Including Auto/Home Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Additional Benefits: Educational Assistance of up to $5,250/year, Student Loan Refinancing, Adoption Assistance, Child Care Centers, Scholarship Program, Free Parking, Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!

Shift: Nights

Hours: Nights

Location: INOVA Ashburn Healthplex

Requirements for consideration:

Minimum Education:

• Associate Degree in science from a college/university recognized by regional or national accreditation agency. Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology preferred
• Other acceptable forms of education/experience will follow the guidelines of ASCP/AMT Board certification 

Years of Experience:

• Successful completion of a NAACLS or ABHES accredited MLT program, or a foreign medical laboratory science clinical training program within the last 12 months can be used in lieu of one year of full time acceptable clinical experience.

Certification:

• Must be eligible for MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) certification per the ASCP/AMT guidelines.
• Certification must be established within 2 years of hire date.

Job Responsibilities

• Floats to other areas to maintain productivity and proficiency.
• Follows site specific standard operating procedures, manuals and instructions.
• Reports clinical data accurately and efficiently so that care givers receive timely patient information.
• Notifies appropriate individual(s), including technical support, of problems or discrepancies according to established procedures.
• Minimizes department expenses by using resources efficiently while avoiding urgent supply requests and inventory loss due to expiration.
• Adheres to regulatory agency guidelines (e.g. CAP, The Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, OSHA, State, FDA, AABB, etc.).
• Performs routine/special specimen collection, sample preparation and result reporting while maintaining positive patient identification throughout.
• Operates systems/methodologies in order to produce timely and accurate data for patients, QC, and proficiency testing.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

 

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