About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

Summary: 

Analyzes laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures.

Essential Functions (greater than or equal to 10% of time): 

• Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.

• Performs high complexity laboratory testing and report results

• Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures

• Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor

• Conducts specimen processing

• Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimen's when problems occur

• Notifies supervisor when problems are identified that may adversely affect test performance or reporting

• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate

• Performs maintenance of equipment and calibration of testing as required

• Performs phlebotomy and other laboratory duties as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure

• Obtains blood samples by skin puncture, and venipuncture

• Instructs patients in proper collection of urine samples

• Performs drug screen collections

• Enters lab orders into the Laboratory Information System

• Assists in other areas of the Laboratory as needed

• Assists in the training of new employees and student interns in the performance of phlebotomy duties

• Aids co-workers when needed and communicates with laboratory department to ensure an orderly work flow

Work Environment:

Fast-paced environment especially in dealing with urgent care situations.  Direct patient and client contact while delivering services and treatment.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposure to blood or other human bodily fluids.  Some weekend and evening hours may be required during peak times.  Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Education and/or Experience:

• Associates degree required. Successful completion of Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) course of study. 

• One year experience of general laboratory testing.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of medical terminology, and lab testing requirements.  Skill in phlebotomy techniques with adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics.  Computer/data entry skills.  Ability to work at a fast pace, communicate in a clear and effective manner, and read/follow procedures accurately. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Certification from American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) cert